Depth Perception "Yell," Dreamer says, "when the trailer hitch is exactly 6 inches from the rear wall." Six inches? That's the length of my hand. I plaster myself into the far left corner of the RV storage unit, 40 feet from the door. Side margins equal the space between my elbow and first set of knuckles. Which are white. "What … [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...
Saving Time: 2-minute Warning
Saving Time? Yes, let's. But first ... my 50th High School Reunion: Only after flying to Wisconsin did I realize my former adolescent peers were, and ever would … [Read More...]
Catch Your Breath Here
Breath. Nose-to-nose, each day, in near silence, this is how a teen-aged boy greets his alpaca: They touch foreheads . . . and breathe, swapping morning … [Read More...]
Greek Feet, Great Art & Pivotal Questions
Trauma Nested five-gallon buckets separate—mid-air—serially bashing my second toe. Howls. Language. Mega blood blister. Later, urgent Labrador claws, jigging at … [Read More...]
Granted vs Taken (for Granted): One Way Forward
Uncle Dunkel skipped rocks: he scalloped the sweltering air with a stone. The man was mythic. He clambered up trees … [Read More...]
What Would You Pack? Curation on Demand
Smoke wakes me at 4 a.m. It's hard to breathe. I fumble windows closed, knowing that 45 minutes south of here, acreage … [Read More...]
Scales: Deliberate Tippage
Scales Symbol of justice. Tool for measurements. Proportions. Ratios. Ratings. Do re mi fa sol la ti do: syllables … [Read More...]
Yes & No Answers
Yes. Those 3 letters brim with promise. Yes can encompass zest or solemnity, courtesy, courage or compromise. Yes can … [Read More...]