There should be a mark on my calendar. An over-pronounced, ominous symbol of some sort would do. The mark would remind me forever of when my world and the worlds of everyone everywhere went terribly sideways. That mark is missing. My mother told us a story of her boy cousins trying to boil frogs in
Need a Light? Be a Light!
There is a poem written by an unknown author about how people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I heard that for the first time when I was in my 20’s. The saying is one I have thought of repeatedly throughout my adulthood. People come and go. I like
The Icy Waters of Change
I excitedly stood near the bow of the boat and tried to listen to the guide explain all the ins and outs of the equipment I was installing on my body. My nervous energy made it hard to internalize all of his instruction. While simultaneously getting myself and both children fitted for our adventure, I
The View from the Valley
I grew up in central Mississippi. It is hilly in places but is basically a flat state. During family travels, as a child, I was always awestruck by mountains. I love them. My love for mountains partially drove my life goal of moving to Virginia. This week I learned that according to peakvisor.com there are
The Ups and Downs to Progress
Do you have big dreams? Can you identify a specific calling? Do you remember the adrenaline rush of picking up momentum towards something you felt would never happen? Have you been part of fleshing out an idea and brainstorming all the ways and means of transitioning it into a reality? I have, and I LOVE