Marvels and Misfits
The past year was one of marvels and misfits. In mid-September, I penned an emotional entry in my prayer journal. It had been more than a year since I left stable employment on a spiritual journey to an undisclosed place…
Back Around
Last Sunday morning, I slowly opened my car door and gingerly placed one sky-high wedge sandal after another onto gravel. The walk from my car to the church was a rocky one, the flat surface of the wedge incompatible with…
Closed Mouths
Every once in a while, I cross paths with someone with a brand of audacity that I observe with an odd combination of disdain and admiration. Yesterday was one of such occasions. When I approached the checkout section at the…
- A Faith Walk, A Love Jones, Dream Chasing, Sheryl's Pearls Blog, Spoken Word & Poetry, This Thing Called Life
Peeling Back the Layers – Part 2
During the month of November, I participated in the 30 Layers 30 Days Writing Challenge. These are my postings from the second half of the challenge. View postings from the first half in Part 1. Day 16: Describe Him …
- A Faith Walk, A Love Jones, Dream Chasing, Sheryl's Pearls Blog, Spoken Word & Poetry, This Thing Called Life
Peeling Back the Layers – Part 1
Throughout the month of November, I have been participating in the 30 Layers 30 Days Writing Challenge. Created by blogger extraordinaire GG Renee of All the Many Layers, the challenge provides a prompt for each day of the month. Daily blog…
Closer Than They Appear
I know better than to laugh at people in the gym. Understanding that I look a complete mess for 90% of a workout and every moment thereafter, I see no reason to giggle when other people experience gym misfortune. With…
No Coincidence: Connecting the Dots between the Past and Future
One month after a major life change and one week before my biggest poetry performance to date, I had one of those rare life moments in which you are able to connect the dots between your past, present, and future.…
