For Christians, tonight is Maundy Thursday which marks the last meal Jesus had with his disciples. For those who identify as Christian, the ritual and the words are familiar. Broken bread. Poured cup. “This is my body broken for you. This is my … [Read more]
A Day For Stories
Years ago I scribbled this on a file folder which held notes and scraps of paper in my desk drawer. “What is truer than true? A story.” Today is a day for stories. In the Christian community, today is Palm Sunday. The start of Holy Week. … [Read more]
[Mr.] Potato Head
Did you see the news from a couple days ago? Hasbro dropped the “Mr.” from the Mr. Potato Head character. Now it is just gender neutral Potato Head. Well, sort of. From what I read Potato Head is in BIG letters on the top of the box. Mr. and … [Read more]
Arrogance
“I can do it myself!” I can eat my lunch without your helping me. I can walk along the wall without your holding my hand. I can solve the math problem without your giving me hints. I can make this decision without calling my parents. I can … [Read more]
The Window
Is it wasting time I wonder If I just stand and look out the window At the snow Down the street At nothing. Is it wasting time If I just stand and look out the window At everything there But not seeing any of it Lost for a moment In the … [Read more]
Winter
It is hard Right now. Snow and cold close me in Stacked up against the house As high as the windows With more on the way And more after that. Buried under it all I wonder How it is possible That the seeds of spring Remain safe. It is … [Read more]
