I’m excited to introduce you to my brother, Ben Martin, the second author in my monthly “Friend Post Fridays” series. Ben may be the youngest of the four of us kids, but he daily inspires me in his simplicity of living, his desire to truly …
For my birthday this past month, I dressed up 80’s style and enjoyed a murder mystery party with a bunch of friends. It was a bizarre mix of wandering fake accents, stuffed mushrooms, sweat bands and the realization that my natural hair volume doesn’t really …
Agawam, MA, circa 1997- the monumental moment when I chose to play flute in the middle school band. My teacher seemed to think I was a natural, and my parents splurged to purchase that elegant silvery beauty. “Blow into the flute like you’re trying to …
This morning I had an appointment scheduled with a nurse at my new Endocrinologist office. Trust me, I’d thought through the day- I was going to knock out three birds with one stone, stopping first at my doctor for 10am, then picking up my contacts while …
God, In the face of election results that grate on my soul, let me be moved. In the footsteps of those fearless ones who dared to pick up the crushing burden of freedom for all, let me be moved. In the midst of terror, injustice, …
Guys- I’m going to make an honest confession here: I’m not sure I like community. Do I need it? Yes. Does it sound wonderful in theory? Uh-huh. Community looks cute on TV- like on that show “Extreme Home Makeover”. All the neighbors and friends …
Are you a “middle” person? That’s me. I started my career as a neutral middle person during recess at my cozy Massachusetts elementary school. I don’t feel like recess was sufficiently long for third grade drama to incubate and hatch into full-blown silence treatment- but what …
I knew “LOVE” wasn’t spelled that way… A long while ago I was frustrated with someone. I wasn’t sure I agreed with what they were doing (because cleeeaarly I have all of life’s answers) and I cared enough about them that I really didn’t want …
I’ll never regret giving up money that goes to sponsor a child in an impoverished community- even if giving only makes me realize how much more is needed. I’ll never regret holding my tongue in an argument and compromising, even if I feel entitled …