Stories are life Personal stories are rich, full of pathos, trauma, heartbreak and joys I love them I've been listening to personal stories for several months and they fill me with a sense of ... Read More about Storytime…
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Summer of the Knees
As of late, the city has been glorious Oh yes, it's been hot here too but for some reason it's not as difficult to tolerate here as it used to be in the suburbs. For one thing, I don't have that deck ... Read More about Summer of the Knees
A Place of Becoming
The title of this piece is also our church mission statement. I was reminded of it this weekend when on a retreat with our church Advance group. Approximately 100 18-30 yr olds away from the city, ... Read More about A Place of Becoming
My Date With Joan
Summer! It's here! Yea! We're enjoying the city right now. I've spent many an afternoon on the road between my neighborhood and Evanston, the seasonal blooms took my breath away. Cherry, crabapple, ... Read More about My Date With Joan
What Did We Think!
Spring has officially sprung in the city. My backyard has the scent of lilacs from somewhere along the row and it's heavenly. Maggy has officially been skunked through the neighbor's wood fence. She ... Read More about What Did We Think!
My Grandma’s Prayers
I had a praying Grandma, so did my husband. I'm sure many of you had or have praying Grandmas. They are special aren't they? My husband's grandma had 20 grandchildren and countable (but not by me) ... Read More about My Grandma’s Prayers