We find ourselves exiting and entering metaphorical doors throughout life, don’t we? We’re either inviting people into our space or accepting invitations into the rooms of others. Sometimes, we are fortunate to be in a shared space of friendship or family. If you make your way somewhere, it stands to reason that at some point … More Closing the Door: Moving on From Rejection
Recent life experiences brought to me a new place in my Christian journey. I began to experience in a very real way the deconstruction of my faith. Deconstruction has become a hot-button word that brings out a lot of emotions. I had no idea that it was polarizing when I had a conversation with another … More Deconstruction Zone
We are all born with innocence, looking for love, acceptance and support in life. At some point, life lessons come and we learn about trust, identity, vulnerability, and relationships. Some of you have always had strong, firm, wiry characters. You say exactly what you mean and don’t let anyone get anything over on you. You … More The Shelf: Trying to Keep a Soft Heart Safe
In the last few years, quite a few television shows became popular off the premise of organization. We viewers were wooed with techniques that promised pretty cabinets, closets and drawers. Phrases like open concept, clean lines, bright spaces became commonplace in organizational lexicon. Especially during those early days of Covid when many of us were … More The Shelf
What makes you unique? Maybe you have a generous heart. Perhaps you are quick with your jokes. You might be a great encourager. Or, you might snort when you laugh. You might not read a room well. Who knows, maybe you are silent in group conversation but can hold your own one-on-one. We all have … More I’m Weird!
My husband Luis and I met when we were young, only 19 and 16 years old. He grew up in a different neighborhood but found his way to my home church. After a few months, we became a pair. Lui and I didn’t know much of anything except that we enjoyed each other’s company. We … More Something About Marriage
“Mejor sola que mal acompañada. (Better alone than in bad company.)” Many parents have aimed this advice at their child. It’s often when they express displeasure in the friends surrounding their teens. The angst of adolescence can cause us to reject anything coming out of our parents’ mouths that even remotely sounds like a life … More The Cheese Stands Alone
We are all keenly aware that life is short. In an instant, the loss of someone we love threatens to upend everything we know and all sense of normalcy. I have shared with you a little of my journey losing the dad who raised me 30 years ago. Over the last couple of years, I’ve … More The Impact of Loss
One of life’s joys for me is cooking. Based off my favorite aunt’s example, cooking and baking evoke memories, create warmth and convey love. I’m known in my circles as someone who will always bring a dish to a gathering, with a decent chance of it being made from scratch. I consider myself adventurous in … More Recipes and Life Experiences
When I’m getting to know someone on a deep level, I often mention that my childhood was dark. I’m not sure why I lead with that. Partly it’s because, chronologically, this is what shaped some of my formative years. There is also something within me that wants to communicate that I may not be “all … More It Wasn’t All Bad
