I’m beyond thrilled to share some exciting news—"Strong Heart: A Story of Coming Home" is on sale now through Mother’s Day for just $9.99 (regularly $14.99)! Even more surreal? Barnes & Noble has named Strong Heart one of their official Mother’s Day Picks. Seeing my book listed alongside so many inspiring titles is an absolute dream come true. Like, someone... Continue Reading →
Pail by Pail II: Shame on Shame
A little over a year ago, I posted this story: Pail by Pail. I thought about it this morning after stream-of-conscious journaling---a practice I wish I could admit I stick to regularly. I'd not written in my journal since mid-October and mentally beat myself up for it. I even started today's journal entry with something... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Pause
It’s a typical late-Texas summer on an early, weekday afternoon where leaves hang completely still from the treetops. The chickens have dug small holes outside of their coop in which to rest (the dirt beneath the surface being much cooler than anywhere else they may find) while the ducks drift gently in their pond with... Continue Reading →
It’s You, Baby
It’s morning rush hour as I inch along in my gray car on a 10-lane, gray highway beneath a swollen, gray sky. The whole world is a heavy gray and the weight of it all seems to rest right in the center of my gut which turns with a groaning sound. Start, stop, start, stop.... Continue Reading →