I turned 44 just a few days ago. But, in some ways, it feels like forever ago. Probably because I’ve…
Tag: justice
How November’s new moon is guiding us to our own personal evolution
It may feel like it’s a bit early, but it is time to begin to look back on this year….
I’ve had enough of thoughts + prayers. I want to see empathy in action.
Why must something happen to us in order for us to begin to give a damn? How is it possible…
What it means to be of benefit in a f*cked up world
The world is fucked up. I’ll admit it. Now, if you know me, you know that I have a…
Hope in the dark // Twenty 17s first new moon
It’s just what we need, isn’t it? Hope. Because right now it’s dark. Literally + figuratively. Literally it is the…
two weeks later + i do not accept the “new normal”
two weeks ago, i was ready to pull an all-nighter. i had my wine, my popcorn, my twitter feed up…
how one bird changed the world
as the coffee brewed, i stood at my kitchen window, drinking my morning glass of water and watching a bird…
If I stay silent, then I’m an oppressor too
I’ve watched both of the videos. The ones where police, in two different states, shoot two black men within 24…
A white man walked into a church…
but, this is no f*cking joke, people. this is for freaking real. a white man walked into an african methodist episcopal church in…
the day that love came to north carolina
here we are. in 2010. at a rally for marriage equality in raleigh, north carolina. yesterday was day one in…
my response to your response.
whoa. i am overwhelmed by the response i have had after telling my story about my experience with the UMC and LGBT…
open hearts? no. open minds? no. open doors? no. open wounds? yes!
friends, it’s happening again. love is on trial. you know, when people get together and begin to decide who is…
wednesday wisdom. the words of cornel west.
“The country is in deep trouble. We’ve forgotten that a rich life consists fundamentally of serving others, trying to leave…
i will always believe that peace is the answer.
i am a news junkie. or nerd. or whatever you want to call me. and on sunday mornings in the…
keeping the dream alive.
originally, i was going to just post a photo and a quote and let those speak for themselves. but, now,…
pins and needles.
waiting on pins and needles today as the supreme court is slated to determine the fate of the love and…
jesus, the supreme court, & me.
i’m a woman married to a woman. i’m an ex-pat american living in sweden, but moving back to the states…
something to remember.
she is truly one of my heroes. hope & peace to you all today. and always.
week 2: belovelive photo a day!
ok. i know it’s a crazy time of year. all of us are super busy & overwhelmed with things that…
things i love.
if you know me, then you know that there are a few things that i truly love… i love my…
instagram easter.
word on the street is that Facebook has bought instagram for $1 billion. that is crazy. really crazy. and, while…
what would you die for?
for me, today is all about passion. surrender. and trust. passion for a cause, or a belief, that is so…
re-writing history.
quote of the day: history, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be…
blogging from bed.
that’s it. i decided that this cold is gonna leave me and i’m forcing it out by staging a bed-in….
fairness. stubborness. courage. love.
my copy of to kill a mockingbird. it’s my favorite book of all time. ever. it’s one of my favorite…
breathlessly waiting.
i’m still in the middle of my little personal retreat. i’m not quite ready to share what i’ve read from…