Heartsick and hunkered under a lap quilt, I light my prayer candle. The votive flickers within its chunky glass holder, a treasured, fire-in-ice gift from my lifelong friend. Yesterday, she was diagnosed with cancer. Oh, friend. Oh shit. Merciful God, please intervene! I yearn to help. And I want to bolt, escape to the woods, … [Read More...]
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.
I’m Laurie, a contemplative writer, musician and artist, who helps distracted, heart-weary people refocus on God in creative ways that spark hope and wholeness.Read More...
Felicity, Schmogg & Roofless Minds
Felicity: lately, it's mostly a memory. For the eighth day running . . . I can’t run. Endorphin-deprived, this grounded-for-now body feels logy. Wistful. … [Read More...]
Sonata in Stone
Sonata in Stone, underfoot: behold a few visual echoes from nature, seemingly composed in the key of longing. These rhythmic patterns captured me, years ago, while … [Read More...]
Bird Cage
Resourceful, cheap, a little smug—I used to prowl yard sales for the unusual bird cage. I sought dormers and turrets, pagodas, onion dome castles . . . structures I … [Read More...]
Rainbow Bridge, from Shelf Life, 4th Edition
Imagine the mutt-iest Mutt, black and white, seemingly yards of flapping tail and tongue. Erratic markings. Clattery … [Read More...]
LUCKY: Shelf Life, 3rd Edition
In this month of cancelled Proms, the memory of mine, over half a century ago, brims within me—mingled … [Read More...]
Shelf Life: Second Edition
Mid-1300s: Stone walls confine her. No power, no plumbing. No hearth. An anchoress, by choice, she is bricked … [Read More...]
Shelf Life: First Edition
I am 10 years old. Floor to ceiling, three walls of open windows beckon me. The sun room seems to pulse, summer breezes … [Read More...]