Since the advent of social media and its likes, I’ve noticed that so many voices are jockeying for a space in our heads. ‘I’m living my truth’ is now a common phrase that repeatedly litters the airwaves and print alike. We hear of alternative facts, normative truth, objective truth and subjective truth. Have you everContinue reading “The Truth I Own”
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Dreams Realized
Many things cause my tears to flow! The way a boy loves his mom and a girl adores her dad. Watching the ‘underdog’ win. Seeing poetry made out of a shattered life. A blind eye seeing beauty for the first time. When a tired weary soul finds rest in the arms of the God whoContinue reading “Dreams Realized”
What She Might Say
Last night as I stood at the kitchen sink, my mind reflected on Lolita Porter. Mother, friend, confidant, warrior and support to many. A wife to one. This past week was the first anniversary of her transition from earth. Lolita saw her children and grandchildren kept alive by the grace of God. None were lost.Continue reading “What She Might Say”
She Still Believes
Recently in conversation, a friend of mine commented that the he has never truly ‘loved’ anyone apart from his mother and his kids. He’s almost 60 and has been in a few long term romantic relationships. I asked what those relationships were about. He said they were nice people and he didn’t want to beContinue reading “She Still Believes”
She Knew
We met her as young girls – now grown ladies when she left. Those who crossed her path met faith in motion. Where words fell short, her music spoke. Many saw her live, leaving footprints that led others to believe. With grace she taught us not just how to live, but how to die. ThoughContinue reading “She Knew”
Nosey
I just love to hear people’s story. The ones of triumph, defeat, battles fought- loss or won. I’m not good at doing shallow for long. Somewhere, somehow I will ask the deep questions. I guess I’m just nosey! I’m fascinated with the roads we’ve traveled and how we arrived at this moment. I’d like toContinue reading “Nosey”
Last Weekend
Maybe like me as the decades go by, you have become more intentional about how and where you spend your time. The memories we create will become our bed partners for seasons to come. I recently read a comment that made smile – ‘memories have huge staying power…surviving decades in the deep waters of ourContinue reading “Last Weekend”
We Win
My BFF and I, along with some of our high school graduating class hung out in Atlanta recently. We visited the 1996 Olympic Village. Here we are standing on the ‘gold medal’ podium. We’ve been friends for about 46 years. – WOW!! Having traversed some rocky places in life, we’ve got stories to tell. GodContinue reading “We Win”
That War
Today we are reminded that freedom ‘to be and do’ is something we thirst for as humans. I can’t even begin to imagine what it feels like to be a ‘caged bird’. I’d like to believe that freedom is also important to God. The prison of hate, addiction, bitterness, unforgiveness, narcissism, fear, and uncontrolled angerContinue reading “That War”
How Did You Know?
One of my students gave me this mango this morning. My first words were: ‘How did you know?’ I love mangoes! As a child, this was our ‘junk food’ and go-to snack. It was plentiful and free. There were trees everywhere. In the summer months – this was lunch. When in season, they were inContinue reading “How Did You Know?”
Restored Hearts 