Living in the question…

Living in the question…

Apr 17, 2016

I’m no theologian. Just ask my many priest friends. In fact, I’m one of those who can quote the Bible – in theory, not verse – because despite the many tries of my Episcopalian (but Baptist raised) mother who attempted to teach us the song for the books of the Bible (yes, in order) I never quite ‘got it.’ I still find myself using the Table of Contents to see which comes first – Daniel or Ezekiel. And can never quite quote chapter and verse, unless it’s something I had to memorize, like for instance John 3:16. Suffice to say, however, that the Spirit of years of teachings lives on in my daily life.

Botox? NOtox!

Botox? NOtox!

Mar 22, 2016

I’m an artist. And as I put my makeup on this morning, it struck me that a face is just like a canvas. I carefully apply foundation with a sponge, smoothing out the light coverage, to be sure there are no ‘lines’. I’ve gotten to the point (yes, I admit it) that I use...
Wisdom from a Tea Bag…

Wisdom from a Tea Bag…

Feb 22, 2016

… and other small signs that point the way. I love tea. I drink it every day. Often. Many kinds, in fact. But I have a special place in my heart for those brands that offer a bit of ‘fortune cookie wisdom’ with each brew. Lately, I’ve begun drinking Dandelion...
I want to live at Downton Abbey…

I want to live at Downton Abbey…

Jan 18, 2016

Every Sunday night since the start of the year, I’ve been traveling in time and space to visit the Crawleys at Downton Abbey. Like many of you, I can’t seem to get quite enough of this rather eccentric clan. And I’ve often wondered why. I don’t envy them the lands of...
Do you Listen To Your Mother?

Do you Listen To Your Mother?

Apr 21, 2015

Starting this weekend, writers around the country are ‘Giving Motherhood the Microphone’ in 39 cities. The very first show is in Atlanta, where I’m proud to be joining these 12 other fabulous, creative voices in sharing the triumphs and tragedies, the belly laughs and...
We need a Wellness Checkup for our Digital Souls.

We need a Wellness Checkup for our Digital Souls.

Jan 29, 2015

Today, I’m excited to share a terrific post by my friend and fellow writer Kristi York Wooten. On reading, it really struck home with me. This is why no matter how much ‘social’ media posting I do, my first choice is ALWAYS catching up in person (or...