The show Friends premiered the year I got engaged. I slipped on a diamond ring at the end of my freshman year in college. I was still one year away from embracing my second decade--a year away from a birthday with a two in front of it. I had no business thinking about marriage at that point in my ... Read More about On skipping parties for pre-marital counseling
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Belonging Begins in Our Own Backyard
He sat on the kitchen counter with a bowl of ice cream and a cell phone between us. He promised it was worth my time to listen, “I’m telling you, babe, it’s exactly what you’re experiencing.” He shoved a spoonful of ice cream in his mouth, grinned, and pressed play on his phone. Malcolm Gladwell’s ... Read More about Belonging Begins in Our Own Backyard
Books on my nightstand: A reading list
I have spent this week thinking deep, angsty thoughts and I need a break from myself. I want to walk around in someone else's head, and reading is my favorite way to step out of my own, if only for a little while. Let's talk books. Let's talk about the ones we're reading now and what we're going ... Read More about Books on my nightstand: A reading list
Home at last
A friend mentioned her daughter wants to attend university overseas, and she wants my daughter, her best friend, to attend school in Europe with her. In spite of all our moving around, her daughter and my oldest girl have been besties for almost eight years. I didn't have the heart to tell my ... Read More about Home at last
Day 30: Speaking the truth in love: A guest post
I emailed Elise last week in a panic. I have no more words left to say, I told her. Can you jump in with some of your own? Kind soul, she offered to post for me today, our 30th day together. Welcome Elise Parker, as she shares a personal story on speaking life. When I think of friendship, I think ... Read More about Day 30: Speaking the truth in love: A guest post