I is for Infant

A few words about babies, fear, and growing up. 

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"I used to think _____ and now I think _____.”

My entry for Sarah Bessey's synchroblog in celebration of her new book, Out of Sorts.  

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Letters to Weary Single People

Three special letters to single people, from me to you. 

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H is for Hope

A few stories about my friend Hope, for her birthday, and for everything.  

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G is for Grace

The way I learned about grace, and how I'm unlearning it now. 

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F is for Finally

A few peeks into moments where I breathed a sigh of "finally."

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E is for Email

Some of my email experiences, from the beginning. 

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A Note About Aaron Housholder {at You Are Here}

An essay in the style of another essay about a favorite writing teacher of mine from college for You Are Here. 

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D is for Depression

Some thoughts on depression and anxiety.

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C is for Cake

A smorgasbord of cakes from my past.

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B is for Bacon

Some meandering thoughts about bacon and me. 

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A is for Aravis

A few words about one of my favorite C. S. Lewis heroines, Aravis. 

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A Park Called Manito {at You Are Here}

A love letter to a park that has been the backdrop of many life moments for You Are Here Stories. 

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Two Steps Forward {a giveaway}

A giveaway for Sharon Garlough Brown's new book Two Steps Forward, the sequel to Sensible Shoes. 

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Birthday Cake: Abroad {at You Are Here}

A guest post for You Are Here on Travel and Place, and some blog-related announcements. 

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The Luxury of Eating In

On eating in, luxury, and love. 

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Extemporizing Pasta Salad (announcing foodie fridays)

On learning to make pasta salad, off recipe (and announcing foodie fridays). 

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de(tales): wedding ring

A lovely de(tale) about a wedding ring (and grace) by Bromleigh McCleneghan. 

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