Living in Georgia during an election year wasn’t previously stressful like it is now. Prior to 2018, Georgia’s political leanings were fairly reliable. I had a general idea of which candidates would win and what color Georgia would be on maps when it popped up during news segments. I also knew from much earlier in … Continue reading Why I’m still voting.
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Taylor Swift and October 15th
Occasionally, I hear a song that I have to play again and then a few more times following, letting the lyrics settle in and do the work that art does. I find that certain songs seem to show up at just the right time to make me pause and feel and grow. Unsurprisingly to those … Continue reading Taylor Swift and October 15th
Pet Sitting Tips
Sometimes when I’m working as an animal sitter, I have moments of hilarity, knowing things would have gone more smoothly with a little bit more forethought. Here are some tips that I’ve learned from mistakes. Maybe they’ll save you some effort! -When caring for a puppy, wear long sleeves and long pants and closed toe … Continue reading Pet Sitting Tips
Sausage Fingers
It has been years since I completed a 5k race. My last race bib was from just before the pandemic, but I have a new one to add to it now. Though there is frost on our roof this morning, this past Saturday it was hot and humid. Georgia is like that–our weather is fickle. … Continue reading Sausage Fingers
Kitty house.
There is much strife in our world. It is unbelievably easy to read the news daily, local, national, and global. In seconds, we're able to find ample evidence of famine, war, and hatred. Too much of this exposure can be debilitating, destroying hope, and leaving us feeling as if there is no good in the … Continue reading Kitty house.
Jammies!
A decade ago, I would have laughed at the thought of needing to buy pajamas for a dog. Greyhounds actually need them because of their reduced body fat. Bella enjoys getting dressed and spins in circles when she sees me pull her jammies out of the closet. Apparently, getting dressed is extremely exhausting.
Knowing why I don’t know how to be.
I’m not good at resting. I’ve mentioned this before and it still hasn’t changed. Time has provided a bit of clarity and I have an inkling of why I don’t rest well. Being busy prevents me from dealing with anything in my head. I didn’t realize I did it until just a couple of months … Continue reading Knowing why I don’t know how to be.
Happy Sad
I had a difficult conversation a couple of days ago and I’m still processing it. One of my children asked me about the Bible and how I feel about it, sharing with me that it makes him feel happy and sad. I, too, feel those same emotions when I open it. I have such a … Continue reading Happy Sad
Signs of life.
We must have left this ball outside last night. It had been in the mouth of a dog, carried like a trophy. Understandably, it was dropped when a certain, very special human arrived last night to retrieve their most beloved canine family member. Instead of feeling shame at my unkempt yard, this bright little orb … Continue reading Signs of life.
They need to see me read, not because I have to, but because I want to.
In no time at all, my eldest has made it to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and is now half way to the end of the book and the series itself. I have always wanted my children to love reading and this is a success I have no issue in claiming. We know our … Continue reading They need to see me read, not because I have to, but because I want to.
Beka Tucker 