cultivating the beautiful ordinary by sharing our tales and our tables
“When you get here, just come on in. The front door is unlocked,” the text message reads. I park in the circular driveway behind the last in a row of cars. Pausing, I take a deep breath before emerging into the cool fall air. As I climb the few stairs leading to the front porch,…
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“For the opposite of clinging is not letting go but cherishing. This is the goal of the practice of humility. That having a “light grasp” on life prepares the way for cherishing what is right in front of us.” ― Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship, Gregory Boyle Dear Colleague, This year,…
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Last night, a writing prompt was given to a lovely group of sisters with whom I was virtually gathering. For a moment or so, we were to write about fear. I didn’t know what I was afraid of, but I was soon to find out. As a single woman, living alone, I live a life…
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During fourth grade, my Mom signed me up for an entire year of jazz class.
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