In 2011, life circumstances had spiraled toward intolerable and threatened what was well and good. I quickly found myself becoming a single parent to two small kiddos with two on the way. That's right, at seven weeks, I found out I was not only pregnant but had three hearts beating inside me. We went from… Continue reading My Miracle Musings
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Dynamic Duo
My eyes grew wider than a super moon making its rare appearance, when my parents gave me my first camera as a teenager. The equipment itself wasn't anything special. It was a point-and-shoot film camera. What got me so excited was capturing beauty in a frame. My love and passion for coffee started more recently,… Continue reading Dynamic Duo
Birthday Wish
I had a very nice weekend celebrating my birthday. The best part was spending time with friends. Seeing sites and enjoying exquisite food was icing on the cake. One in the company asked what my birthday wish was. I had to think about it for a moment. It wasn't that I didn't have any wishes,… Continue reading Birthday Wish
Willing
I'm writing adult fiction, magical realism specifically. My desire is to cultivate a community — whether in writing, here, or in person — where people can be transparent and real, while also giving hope, showing that love in all its complexity exists and inviting the imagination out to play. All I need from you is: be willing… Continue reading Willing
Dear Red Snapdragon
I put my "new" Royal De Luxe typewriter to good use this morning.
Making Music and Joy
Numerous volunteer music teachers dedicate time, wisdom, gifting, and love into teaching children how to play musical instruments. They do this every week during the school year, to encourage consistent practice, improve skill, and build relationships with these young people. This all started from the vision of a business man who loved music and wanted… Continue reading Making Music and Joy
Love Isn’t Always Convenient
Loving others isn't always convenient or easy. The timing's often wrong. Plans were already set, deadlines looming. Lots to be done. But, coming together as a community and loving others involves standing by others and seeing them through difficult times, even if doing so causes discomfort or disruption to me.
