friends – Red Tent Living

A New Set of Voices

By: redtentwomen May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Day to Dayfriends, honoring relationship, loyalty, Mary Jane Hamilton, Recovery from Eating Disorder23 Comments

There is a reality that I have tried to avoid for well over 40 years. It is not one that I asked for but one that simply is.

When the Red Tent Dinner Hits the Fan

By: redtentwomen April 27, 2017April 26, 2017

Dinner, Red Tent Dinner, relationshipsAnna Hull, Cupcakes, disappointment, friends, Hope, Lemon Pepper Seasoned Mushrooms, Penne Pasta with Chicken, Red Tent Dinner, Telling Stories1 Comment

I busily and excitedly prepared for my first Red Tent Dinner. Invitations, RSVPs, and reminder emails were behind us.

Welcoming 2017 – A Red Tent Dinner

By: redtentwomen January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

Red Tent Dinner, relationshipsfriends, Red Tent Dinner, Southern Traditions, Susan Tucker, Welcoming 20172 Comments

“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke Snow began falling the previous night, and the temperature remained below freezing all day.

“If You’re a Bird, I’m a Bird.”

By: redtentwomen September 23, 2015September 21, 2015

Day to DayAnna Hull, are you my mother?, Faith, fresh start, friends, Identity, Jesus, relationship7 Comments

This month I found myself reflecting on the children’s book, “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman.

The Return

By: redtentwomen August 28, 2015August 25, 2015

TravelAnna Hull, daily pressures, Dreaming, fresh start, friends, San Jose, True to yourself, vacation2 Comments

“Anna, are you coming back soon? I miss you.”

Fighting Fear and Finding Jesus

By: redtentwomen July 27, 2015August 2, 2015

Day to DayAbusive relationship, Anna Hull, friends, Recovery, Redemption, shooting range, trauma10 Comments

How often do you do things that scare you?

A Close Encounter on the Beach

By: redtentwomen June 1, 2015August 2, 2015

Day to Daybeach, Dragonfly, friends, Noticing, Realizations, Valerie Avery6 Comments

A friend and I shared thoughts of day-to-day life and how to live life well by being intentional, by being aware of the gift of each day and what might be discovered.

Requiem

By: redtentwomen November 19, 2014August 21, 2015

UncategorizedBecky Allender, Death, friends, hospice, Kobacker House, Loss, torn aorta20 Comments

When we sat down on the ferry, Dan and I had been traveling for almost twenty-four hours since we left our hotel in Mexico.

Love Alone is Worth the Fight

By: redtentwomen October 31, 2014August 21, 2015

Day to Daycomplexity, Fall, friends, love alone is worth the fight, switchfoot, Tracy Johnson, Turning 5013 Comments

Yesterday the sky was a bright blue and the clouds puffy and white, a vibrant backdrop for the iridescent orange, deep red and yellow maze leaves of fall.