An American Christian

An American Christian

This is a scheduled post. The contents were finalized June 26, 2020. I grew up attending a church that sang patriotic songs on the Sundays nearest each national holiday.We recognized our servicemen on Veterans’ day. We said the pledge of allegiance at Vacation...
Divided Attention

Divided Attention

I am a multitasker. Sometimes this is to my credit- I can change a diaper, while simultaneously maintaining a professional phone conversation and silently directing my other child to stop performing whatever death-defying task he is currently attempting. More often,...
Righteous Anger

Righteous Anger

What makes you angry?Not annoyed, but “fly off the handle in a rage”- angry? For me, I hate being interrupted and cannot stand being told how to do something I know how to do. This is probably because I value communication and autonomy. What makes me angry...
Identity

Identity

Originally published May 15, 2020 Who You Are I inherited my brother’s cool basement bedroom when he married and moved out. The bottom half of the walls were hunter green, which was not thrilling, but those could be painted. It was the top half that made this...
Whisper Lies

Whisper Lies

Originally published April 27Whisper Lies The last few weeks have been heavy. Really heavy. And when things get heavy… I still put one foot in front of the other. I still work, serve, smile, persist, but I feel… all the things. If you have ever done your...