Learning to Listen: Mental Illness
Autism has changed me. Mossy has changed me. And for the better. How could this child, who cuddled with me and played so cheerfully with animals, change on a dime with rage? Screaming, yelling, cussing, thrashing his body…. all over…
Stepping Out Spring
In this post, I want to share about the renewal of my spirit that has occurred while sheltering in place with my family. The abrupt change of pace has provided the white space for many of us to contemplate our…
Source of My Strength
I love a good inspirational movie, song, or book. So many of my writings begin with the inspiration I find in them. I especially love a good adventure! After all, I lived in Haiti for two years, sailed around the…
A Few Good Books
The circumstances, situations, cultures, and family patterns we’ve experienced may be vastly different on the surface. So our temptation is to respond with judgment, fear, and even anger. It’s easier to remain separate when we uncomfortably bump into each other.…
Monkey Business
One of the benefits of driving several states away to visit Mossy every month, is that I’m now listening to so many amazing audio books. This month, I didn’t plan ahead very well, so I found myself standing in front…
Coming of Age
Weaving through the mountain ridges, I began to think about my soon approaching 40th birthday. I’m not facing a midlife crisis. If anything, I feel like this birthday is a coming of age!
