Yesterday would’ve been my Granny’s 100th birthday. She died five years ago, just one day shy of her 95th birthday and just two hours shy of a big surprise birthday party we had planned for her. That day certainly did not turn out as I expected, but as I reflect back, I can see that my Granny used it to teach me one last lesson { read more… }

I’ve had some amazing teachers in my lifetime… like Mrs. Dixon in 5th grade and Mr. Wedemeyer for senior English. And then there was Mrs. Lipscomb who taught me piano for years, and Dr. Monk who taught me most everything I know about school administration. There was also Miss Kim, a lady I cleaned house for, who taught me how { read more… }

I had two things happen last week that made me start thinking. At first I was not sure they were related, but sometimes I’m slow to connect the dots. Thing #1: Last Tuesday was Fat Tuesday, and Wednesday was the first day of Lent. Now Lent is not a religious season { Is that even what you call it?! } that I { read more… }

Some days there are just no words. You find yourself raw and parched, thoughts and spirit racing, and so you pray with tears alone. They course like a river, and no words are necessary. You just cry out. On your face before a mighty God. And you trust and hope in Him alone. And you ask Him to speak. To { read more… }

The sun came out today… and it was glorious! Here is shines over the frozen Bering Sea.                       We had about an hour to walk around and just enjoy the light. It felt so good to be outside, but don’t let the sunshine fool you. It was cold: ski pants, { read more… }

                              So they don’t let us take pictures inside prison… so you get this one picture and 1,000 words. And seriously, it’s probably not enough. You’re only safe because everything I experienced today is still too raw to write. Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) is one { read more… }