de(tales): word quilt
Jamie and I have known each other online for some time. She is a gifted writer, a truth-teller, and a fierce defender of those she loves. I hope you enjoy this de(tale) about honoring every part of...
View ArticleEmbracing The Body {review and giveaway}
Ever since I first heard about Embracing The Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone, by my friend Tara Owens, I have been eager to read it. The last few years have been a journey of reclaiming my...
View ArticleFor Gilbert, With Love
On April 15, Jonathan Crombie died. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the name, Jonathan was the actor who played Gilbert Blythe to Megan Follows’ Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables. After...
View Articlede(tales): wind
I’ve known Gayl for some time through online writing groups and mutual friends. Over the last few months I have grown to love her encouraging spirit and beautiful writing. She has become a dear friend....
View ArticlePull Yourself Together {at You Are Here}
My latest post for You Are Here is less about a physical place, and more about a mental one. I’m writing about suicidal thoughts, depression, and when it’s no longer a good idea to “pull it...
View ArticleDating Noah Gundersen
At the beginning of January, I prepared to go on my first date in many months. I’d been working full time, and pouring myself into that role with abandon, trying to convince myself that it was...
View Articlede(tales): ring
I’ve loved getting to know Amy through the online world. As an aspiring British person, I’m thrilled with her perspective (and excited for her forthcoming book. I hope that you enjoy her Mother’s Day...
View ArticleImportant Notice
Hello dear readers, The last couple of days have been tough ones for this dear little site. As a result, my web designer and I have decided to change the way we do things in this corner of the...
View Articlede(tales): muddled words
Bronwyn has been an internet friend for a long while. I’ve loved getting to know her, and found her to be so encouraging and kind. Last year, we had the chance to meet in person at the Festival of...
View ArticleOut and About
This month has been unexpectedly busy. There is a lot that I hope to share with you in the coming weeks and months, not the least of which: a new website, in the designing process as we speak. (Don’t...
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