This Thing Called Life
Life ‘Behind Schedule’
Last night I struggled to fall asleep, distracted by the loud, hollow ticking of my life clock. My mind quickly caught its rhythm and insisted that I was behind schedule. There are places I expected to be, doing things I…
Perfect Shmerfect: the Path to Success
I should have stopped her at “perfect.” It was arts and crafts time at Vacation Bible School and I was demonstrating how to construct an origami boat. I followed the picture guide in front of me as the kids and…
Fruitvale, Ferguson & Other Things I Can No Longer Avoid
A couple of weeks ago, I finally mustered up the courage to watch Fruitvale Station. I was interested in the movie when it was released in 2013, but I knew its tragic ending in advance and, considering the way my…
In This Moment: A Birthday Post
The Monday before last, I was strolling between stores at an outdoor shopping center with my grandfather. “You had a good day yesterday,” he said. He had been there for my “good day,” seated in the front row at my…
Love & Basketball: Expectations
As a child, my life expectations were simple: that my parents would provide my needs; that I would have fun; that a successful career and great love were in my future, and that the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team…
“Save Me.” No, Save Yourself
I’m currently coming down from a Scandal-induced adrenaline rush. (slight spoiler alert) Last night’s episode was full of the drama, betrayal, murder, and classic one-liners that fans of the hit television show have come to expect. Yet despite the exciting…
Forecasts and Faith: Can You Believe Beyond What You See?
As a smart girl prone to ditzy moments, I try not to judge people’s intelligence too hastily. Every once in a while, though, I’m tempted. Late Monday night while standing in a checkout line at Safeway, I found myself fighting…
