My twenty-somethings are upstairs getting cleaned up after a rousing game of K-Stateopoly. Howard is at work and doesn't mind that I work part-time and still fumble through schedules and … Read more about Sometimes I think God must be sleeping
chasing squirrels
Among the many new things in this married Texas life - besides location, church community, running routes, and climate...has been the addition of Charlie Dog. That's him in the picture to the … Read more about chasing squirrels
unscripted
unscripted. this word has been willowing about my thinking - sleeping and awake - for over a week now. last weekend, Howard took me to my first Houston rodeo. not being a rodeo gal, I wore a … Read more about unscripted
We cannot stay silent
This morning I woke up sore. My legs and arms are cramped from fighting and kicking and protecting my little girl self. I spent the night doing what I could not do as a tiny bucktoothed kid. Not … Read more about We cannot stay silent
What if
What if we celebrated the go-ers and servants and doers and wipers of noses and holders of hands rotted by leprosy and the diggers of wells and lovers of souls as we do the pretending actors of the … Read more about What if
Lost in Humble
This week, I had a chance to meet up with a few Sunset Zoo pals who now live in Houston. She is a veterinarian and he is a soccer-loving ZooKeeper. He also launched "cheesy movie … Read more about Lost in Humble
10 truths learned on skis
I love to ski. Even after a 23+ year hiatus, I love to ski. Watch the Olympic downhill skiing with me, but don't sit too close or I'll slalom right over and into you and you'll … Read more about 10 truths learned on skis
1 Zillion Valentines
Today is Valentine's Day. I'm not a big fan. It seems that many folks reserve it as their annual "money shot" to demonstrate love and affection to family and … Read more about 1 Zillion Valentines
Learning to be led
I was the last of four kids of a military chaotic like-named people. My dad was successful as a community leader and was given unprecedented opportunities to lead all manners of military life … Read more about Learning to be led
