The last of my new appliances were delivered today. Who knew the purchasing of new appliances would bring such an onslaught of feelings. I recounted the last time I had new appliances delivered to my coworker. I remembered that my ex knew they needed to be replaced — as in subfloor rotting out underneath theContinue reading “The Trauma of New Appliances”
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The Trauma of New Appliances
The last of my new appliances were delivered today. Who knewthe purchasing of new appliances would bring such an onslaught of feelings.I recounted the last time I had new appliances delivered tomy coworker.I remembered that my ex knew they needed to be replaced —as in subfloor rotting out underneath the old fridge and the rustyContinue reading “The Trauma of New Appliances”
In remembrance of January 6, 2021
In remembrance of today, January 6th, the day that fascists tried to destroy America’s democracy, I feel compelled to say this: I believe that the former, defeated president instigated the insurrection by telling his supporters lies and by manipulating them the way all narcissists do. I believe the former, defeated president has kept up theseContinue reading “In remembrance of January 6, 2021”
Maybe it’s the rain…
Maybe it’s the rain, there’s something about raining days. Maybe it’s the fact that my mother will be gone five years this Wednesday. Maybe it’s the hormones that still seem to rage even though they yield nothing. Maybe it’s the state of this country right now that just has me hurting, empty, lonely and unableContinue reading “Maybe it’s the rain…”
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What’s up with God & all this suffering?
I haven’t been celebrating “Lent” in a traditional way, like many Christians this time of year, and like I’ve done countless times in the past. However, I have been thinking a lot about Jesus. Why He was born, why He was crucified, and what all that means for my life and your life. As I’mContinue reading “What’s up with God & all this suffering?”
Why Even Make Resolutions?
It seems in this culture we like to make Resolutions… Why do you think we make resolutions? I think it’s about renewal…a hope to remake or renew something about us, right? I know I long to be organized. I fantasize about being organized. I’ve bought many a planner and the expensive filler pages that goContinue reading “Why Even Make Resolutions?”
What if…
I’ve gotten into several conversations lately which seem to revolve around one particular thing… stuff. Protecting stuff. Acquiring stuff. Holding onto stuff. Keeping others from your stuff. Fear of losing stuff. Fear of others stuff. Fear of what other’s stuff can do to us… But I’ve been doing a lot of thinking too. About Jesus.Continue reading “What if…”
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