Grit? Hardly. I awake, dismayed. Another day cranks into gear with exercises from my physical therapist, designed to get this body up and running. Dogged compliance? Vital. I agreed, months ago, to his regimen: healing rigor. If I want to jog again — and I do — I gotta. Today? Don’t wanna. Last January a common runner’s … [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...
My Christmas in Asia
Christmas is coming . . . amid epic humidity. Über-hot spices. Unusual plumbing. Dreamer and I feel like aliens in this small Thai village. They call us farangs: … [Read More...]
Sustain
Sustain Beeline with me to the solarium: weathered brick, hardwood. An echo chamber. One whole room for a lonesome grand piano. And you. (Not … [Read More...]
Start with a Girl
Start with a girl given to wondering: add one mirror, a sigh, her What if as she teeters upon the mantel, and then . . . I feel invisible, young Alice … [Read More...]
Dear Ones, a Gift for You
Dear readers, for seven years you have greatly encouraged and inspired me — as well as one another. I want to thank you … [Read More...]
To Gather Paradise
Paradise emerges around us in hints and glimpses. For half my life, with all my heart and mind, I have … [Read More...]
“The Food of Love …”
The food of love? Well, we are making cookies today . . . My granddaughter perches on the kitchen stool, one … [Read More...]
Wing and a Prayer
My husband, Dreamer, sees her first: Robin Dear seamstress of April stockinged in brown, your bright … [Read More...]