Bowled Over: My 3-angel Day Angel #1 The young coed leaps from her car, arms spread wide, calling, “I want this tent!” News of our Giant Downsizing Giveaway has reached her, secondhand. Now, she caroms amid tables laden with things we've used and loved—including Bill's camera equipment. He has captured decades of travel and family … [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...
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 relationship is over— and let it go. It means … [Read More...]
Depth Perception
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 … [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 … [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 … [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...]