The other night I attended a book signing at Sustainable Faith Indy. Aside from my spiritual director, I didn’t expect to know anyone else at this event. As I was walking on the sidewalk, approaching the house, I thought to myself: “You are brave!” Normally when I attend an event like this, I either bring… Continue reading Brave
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List
When I decided I wanted to blog during my sabbatical, being the planner that I am, I made a long list of all the different topics I might chose to write about. From quilting to spirituality to daily activities – I created a long list of possible topics. At first I stuck to the list… Continue reading List
Fall
I’ve recently seen several people post this quote on Facebook with a lovely fall background: “Fall shows us how beautiful it is to let go.” Or something like that. There’s a lot of letting go in our yard right now. This fall seems to be particularly beautiful. It’s early November and the most of the… Continue reading Fall
Voices
I’m feeling all over the place today. I thought by now I would have this sabbatical thing figured out. Because this isn’t permanent, because in about 6 weeks I know I’m returning to my job, I’m having a hard time settling into this very wide, very open space. If I knew this was my thing… Continue reading Voices
Longing
When I was younger I went on a few family retreats, but I didn’t experience a retreat on my own as my own person until late in high school. My dad was appointed to a new church half way through my junior year of high school – this church was much bigger than our previous… Continue reading Longing
Stranger Things
I've never enjoyed scary or suspenseful things. I once left a theater in tears during the middle of the movie because I was so scared. Another time I was at a sleep over and they decided to watch It. Why? Why does anyone think this is a good idea?! I crouched behind the kitchen counter… Continue reading Stranger Things