Homesick: who hasn't felt it? Once, Autumn meant friction. Snits and pouts. Epic school-shopping wars: my taste vs Mom's. "Teal is your color, Laurie. It brings out your eyes." Teal: as in, our front door, sofa pillows, and afghan. Napkins. Glassware. Every single kitchen appliance. Back then, Autumn also meant trips to The … [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...
Shalom, Stinkbugs & Utmost Civility
"Shalom" is the one word I cannot speak when faced with stinkbugs. Sleep in a room infested with kamikaze wing-buzz and reek? Fat chance. Shalom suggests lions … [Read More...]
Kyrie Eleison: Seeking Mercy
Kyrie eleison: It may or may not have been the same year Daddy survived electric shock therapy, that year he lived in a quiet building by water with scratchy linens … [Read More...]
Upbeat People, Unsung Transitions
Upbeat: adjective, to maintain good cheer—despite circumstances. How to stay upbeat when life implodes? Start by looking back. Since 1950, upbeat has been used … [Read More...]
Chosen Again, Moonshadow Day
Moody skies. A cliff. An abandoned stroller . . . Who took the baby? +++ May I tell you a story? On August 21st the … [Read More...]
Playdate: Deep Breaths, Double Takes, Daydreams
Playdate? O boy. What planet is Klein on now? "Playdate" by definition may be a toddler gig, but experiencing one both … [Read More...]
Focus: What Does It Take to Maintain It?
Focus so easily fractures. At day's end, near midnight, I’m reading The Attentive Life when it seems like the chair … [Read More...]
Shake-up: 1 Quaking Aspen, 2 Revelations
Shake-up time: Will this tree die? Camera in hand, I've stepped outdoors primed for delight, hoping for insight: … [Read More...]