I find I have little time to waste. Some days I teach for 9 hours between two campuses. However, there are those in-between moments—the ones I waste worrying over things I can’t change. People I can’t change. I hate when I waste my time, emotional and mental energy investing in people and things that reallyContinue reading “I Hate Them Two”
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You Had Me at Hello
Well, let’s be honest –I don’t remember if he ever said “hello”! This was many decades ago. I have written about him twice on my blog. I attached those links below. Why are there still lingering memories of the music he played on the strings of my heart? We’ve moved on a long time ago.Continue reading “You Had Me at Hello”
Graced
I think one of my favorite things about myself is that I’m graced with the ability to make the best out of the worst situations. The ‘lemon to lemonade’ saga. That’s me on so many levels. Last Christmas, someone gave me a bottle of coquito [ kind of Latin American eggnog] laced with strong alcohol.Continue reading “Graced”
I love Him in His Imperfection
Father’s Day arouses a whole range of emotions in many people. From feelings of delight, awe, respect and admiration to total disdain. For some it’s a love-hate reality; one that can be confusing at times. When I look at my own relationship with my father, it was puzzling at times. I love the man, butContinue reading “I love Him in His Imperfection”
Too Young for Love
This morning I found an old diary with entries made in the 1980s. As a young teenager I walked through a plethora of emotions on any given day. They were real and they mattered. Those were some unbelievably tumultuous seasons. My need to journal started back then. This was my way of unburdening my heartContinue reading “Too Young for Love”
Choose Well
Something I read today hit me in a real place. Primarily because I have had my fair share of poor choices and have had to deal with the consequences. The writer commented,” Real freedom isn’t about having the liberty to gratify your every appetite; it’s about refusing to become a slave to unhealthy desires” [TheContinue reading “Choose Well”
The Legacy He Left Behind
Recently I was asked who was one of my favorite fathers in the Bible. I know there are many well-known biblical fathers that we speak of quite often. For some reason, my mind immediately went to Zelophehad. Not one of the popular ones –not spoken about frequently. This was a father who passed away andContinue reading “The Legacy He Left Behind”
Shattered Pieces
Have you ever heard a song, smelled a perfume/cologne or seen something that unexpectedly evokes some unwelcomed emotions in you? It can come upon you like a rushing wave, toppling you over at the most inconvenient time. These emotions are like broken glass. Even after you sweep carefully, there may be shattered pieces lying around.Continue reading “Shattered Pieces”
If I Could I Would
If I could, I would protect you from the sadness in your eyes…I know I can never cry your tears. But I would if I could [Regina Belle, 1993]. Don’t you wish you could sometimes? On the last day of classes my students used the prompt ‘If I could, I would…’ to create sentences asContinue reading “If I Could I Would”
Looking Back
The school year just ended, and I’d like to think the lessons learned went both ways. Wherever we are positioned, that’s usually the space where much of our refining takes place. The goal is not to destroy but to stretch us, often to the point of discomfort. Submitting to the process is necessary if weContinue reading “Looking Back”
Restored Hearts 