An Open Letter to the World

An Open Letter to the World

Sep 26, 2013 | ambitions, barriers, writing

This is a part of the Open Letter Challenge writing contest hosted by Josh Irby. I’m writing a response to the Open Letter to You from the Rest of the World. Dear World, I read your letter recently and I’m encouraged by your words. I pull it out on occasion to...
Five Minute Friday: She Grew

Five Minute Friday: She Grew

Sep 20, 2013 | childhood, faith, poetry

She used to not take naps in preschool. She got her name put on the board for talking in kindergarten. She didn’t want to miss anything. Slowing down was for the night. But she didn’t like to talk with strangers. She was afraid of the unfamiliar, of leaving comfort...
Five Minute Friday: imagine what could be

Five Minute Friday: imagine what could be

May 31, 2013 | ambitions, faith, poetry

It’s time for Five Minute Friday and I wrote a poem: imagine what could be imagine what is not wait for what to see live the story of me graphic designer? no way! it’s my job most every day be a writer? no, not me… God had plans, ideas of who...
Five Minute Friday: The Power of a Song

Five Minute Friday: The Power of a Song

May 18, 2013 | ambitions, childhood, family

A song is a powerful creation of words and music. But it goes beyond simply being a product of creation. Any one song can transport me back in time to a specific place filled with certain people I love to remember. When I listen to a song, especially one attached to a...

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