Connection

August 1, 2024

I Thought I Knew

Old Boxes A new writing project drew me to the dusty box of old files in the basement. I avoided it for a very long time, but now, I’m ready. The untouched boxes from our last (and incredibly difficult) move spoke to me and told me it was time to […]
June 28, 2024

Trilobite

Cairn A cairn is a man-made stack of rocks memorializing a particular event. Jacob placed one to follow his dream of God. In other countries, such as Scotland, a stack of stones serves as a marker along a path, guiding the way ahead. That’s what happened to me. An unusual […]
February 23, 2024

Crumbs

A small steam room at the local YMCA might be an odd place for an informal counseling session, but there’s something about the hazy, quiet atmosphere that helps people relax and open up.    People talk. I listen. That’s what I do.     Invitations Hansel and Gretel tells the story of […]
January 17, 2024

Grounding… 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

It Started with a Sleepless Night The other night was a restless one. I’m not sure if it was the jolt of caffeine late in the day or if I simply wasn’t tired enough. I turned from one side to another and couldn’t get comfortable. Eventually, I gave up on […]