Normal. How do you even begin to define “normal”? Culture teaches us what normal can mean, what normal should look like, and how to respond to what isn’t considered normal. What is normal, really? This is a question I wrestle with, something I...
Easy isn’t really a part of the definition when you’re thinking about limits. Or looking at limitations that might affect the way you live. But I’ve come to see there is an easier side to limitations. I’ve at least grown used to my own limits...
It was time to pull out the boots. The forecast said the temps would be in the upper 30s by mid-day and they mentioned a chance for snow showers. I guess I should get dressed like it’s winter, I tell myself. Because we are in the middle of January. But just...
It definitely wasn’t the first time, but it still made me mad. Maybe mad is too strong of a word, but I was frustrated and there was a hint of anger under the frustration. My morning started extra early as I was running in a short race with a friend. She was...
My mom just told me I used to whisper at church when I shared the word for today’s post. She’s probably thinking about my childhood and teen years when I’d whisper in the middle of the service… because I was hungry, because I wanted to chat...
I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I’m pretty sure the majority of people on Facebook would say the same things at different times. It can be…overwhelming. Too much to keep up with. Too many ads for businesses and companies I’ve never...