Leaven — even packaged, it’s alive. (Just dormant, at present.) Like most of us, yeast needs a little warmth some food and room to grow Because I'm using dry yeast, I "proof it": Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water Stir in sugar Dance for 10 minutes While set aside, the leaven starts … [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...
In the Dark: 1 Old Bird Learns a Few New Licks
No one would choose this. Enforced seclusion for the past month (with recurring C. diff., a vile intestinal bug) resembles—viewed hopefully— a dubious Gift: … [Read More...]
Stepping Out amid 100 Questions
Stepping out ... Quail: roughly the size of a man’s fist. Sleeping, they splay; roused, they leap into the air, like popcorn kernels hitting hot oil. The … [Read More...]
Sometimes, the Gift Tears YOU Open
Gift? Or Riddle? Joseph wakes her, by lantern-light. “We have to go. It’s not safe here.” All Ears, their rickety donkey, snuffles. Joseph carefully settles Mary … [Read More...]
Grace … in media res: (in the middle of things)
Grace ... in media res "In the Middle of Things" Between our creaking dockand the park’s rocky point,leaching bluefrom … [Read More...]
Dream House, Take 2
Dream House. Chef heaven. Double ovens, gas range, gorgeous granite countertop—I picture myself ladling out gourmet … [Read More...]
Bowled Over: My 3-angel Day
Bowled Over: My 3-angel Day Angel #1 The young coed leaps from her car, arms spread wide, calling, “I want this … [Read More...]
Second Thoughts & Horseshoe Crabs
There’s a trick to the "graceful exit."It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a … [Read More...]