For Now
I feel like I'm always rushing to write.Like I'm always having to be hasty with my time here.Like it's a dash and scramble.The other things and people I tend to…
Carrie and Friends
Isn't it odd how hearts can remain nigh across the miles?Isn't it grand how the souls and marrow and crevices of people can stay connected while situated on opposite ends…
Wind
The scorch has diminished in these parts as of late.The red on the thermometer will climb high to 90 today - but the scald and blister of a southern summer…
Friday Snapshot
I'm sitting here on the fringes of fall this morning.With windows slid upright and all manner of insect and amphibian noises coming from the yard out back.It's still somewhat dark,…
A Morning Poem
I think I might use this smidgen of time here this morning....to punch out a poem. It's just where I am today. Please excuse all errancy and lacking. It's early.…
The Sermon
There's a song bird just outside my window this morning.The sky is high and clear and the air outside looks crisp.The clock is quickly approaching that hour where the blondes…
Sunday
I went to a bookstore today.This means I went right near heaven.Few things make me feel inspired, and connected, and known, and enthused like pages in binding.Passing all those classics…
Saturday
That C.S. Lewis quote from a few days ago....that one about the country - I can't shake it."If you are interested in the country only for the sake of painting…
Friday
The cloud cover is thick and white and low this morning.If I weren't in Texas - I'd think it was cold out.The scene from my window makes it look as…
Thursday
I'm sitting down to punch keys this morning a little later than I'd like to.Because Mama here snoozed a bit longer than usual. And that's okay.I'm (slowly) learning to not…