Why I Don’t Believe in Perfection

My math teacher in middle school said if you can draw a perfect circle free-handed, you might be a little crazy. That’s when he busted out the compass and showed us this nifty… Continue reading →

On Parting the Red Sea

Today I was speaking to my father on the telephone and we were having a conversation about God. Over the past few weeks, I have had a strong spiritual calling that I can’t… Continue reading →

The Ballerina

I was sitting outside a coffee shop this afternoon, when the radio started playing a beautiful song. My mind searched for the name of it and then suddenly I remembered. “Memory” from the Andrew… Continue reading →

Talking to Trees

I talked to a tree today. I know I probably sound crazy to you right now, but I talked to a tree, and I heard it talk back. To fully understand this story,… Continue reading →

Just Believe in Yourself

For the past few weeks I have been listening as friends and family share their concerns with me. They want my advice and I will always give it readily and always lend them… Continue reading →

The Life You Want to Live

I met an agronomist in a bar one night and he had given up his 9 to 5 to live on a boat for a year and sail around the world. This man… Continue reading →

The Best Opening Lines of Songs

When I was a kid, my favorite part of getting a new cassette (yes, I’m that old) was opening up the case an revealing the good stuff: the lyrics. I would pull out… Continue reading →

Beautiful Poetry of Spring

Today we were walking in the park and I looked up to see a flock of birds encompassing the sky. I can feel the beauty of spring in the breeze. No wonder spring… Continue reading →

She Walked In

She walked in, Without no shoes. Her bare feet covered in mud. She walked in, With her heart on her sleeve. Defenseless and ready and raw. And the patrons they turned, With their… Continue reading →

Women Speak: A Poem

Women speak With their eyes. Even if they shake their head “yes” And mean “no” You can see it in their smile. You can see it in their gaze. Women speak With a… Continue reading →