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The Kindness of God
Wrestling with what I know and what I hope
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On voicemail and grief
leaving words for posterity
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Things I know
A spontaneous list that may still be teaching me something
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Getting Ready for The Best Week
Planners, pens, painting; good things running wild; and links!
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I confess that sometimes I don't enjoy reading my Bible
Take and Eat, a writing prompt, a rainbow
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Room for Good Things to Run Wild
A post from the archives
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The Existential Sickness
I've spent too much time on the couch lately
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Things to Neglect
A short list of stuff to stop doing
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On babies and aches and scars
2 babies, a good book, and a new essay
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Five Things 8/11/23
Schedules, grocery stories, and making sense
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The 12X Mirror
Being more seen than I want to be
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On doing the dishes.
"Sometimes I think this is how I started to be a writer."
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Sitting in Chairs Like Old Folks
Midlife is weird and sudden.
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Reprieve
Enjoying the easy moments
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