I hopped on a bike the other day for a quick spin through the suburbs. Actually..."hopped" is a bit too optimistic. I got dressed, hydrated, found my helmet and key … Read more about Just like riding a bike
Super man & men of honor
wrecked.org I saw Man of Steel last night. It was worth every penny and not just for the references to Kansas State University. It got me thinking; about men, sons, dads, strength, and … Read more about Super man & men of honor
Shelter seeking
wrecked.org A look on the floor of my tiny apartment and I ask myself, "What have I done this week?" Piles of books, papers, notebooks, bibles...hard to decipher letters..."I … Read more about Shelter seeking
I applied to be Dancing Queen
I thought I put "Dancing Queen" on my application...not "Drama Queen." Dancing Queen. Dancing. Not Drama. No bueno. If you've walked with me for a … Read more about I applied to be Dancing Queen
Freckles & a Red Pen
How do we stop the Mississippi from flooding or the wind from howling down our door? We start somewhere. We learn. Pray. Plan. Execute. Stay vigilant. Help our neighbors. Pitch in when a … Read more about Freckles & a Red Pen
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
Great good unknown
So many things we don't know. The age and contents of that ziploc bag in the corner of the fridge. Who's going to win the Superbowl. What's going to happen in the next year or … Read more about Great good unknown
It’s all about the do-overs
It's a new year, Oh Boy. Why all the fuss? Yesterday, as Howard and I drove through the rain, we talked about why we each could take New Years' hoopla or leave it. He's … Read more about It’s all about the do-overs
Raising the roof & building the nest
Lately, I've been reminded again and again how "hope does not disappoint." It's not a functional/experiential reminder as much as a quiet inner-voiced reminder during the … Read more about Raising the roof & building the nest
