How Do You Use Language?
“We’re close,” said the text. Jeff was making breakfast when he got the text from his friends. But what did they mean by “close”? Close enough for Jeff to turn…
Read moreCamera On or Off? How to Bear Witness
No Video Please I snuggle into the recliner in my living room on this Sunday afternoon. I open my laptop. The Zoom event will begin in 5 minutes. I click…
Read more5 Ways to Stay Safe While Walking in the Dark
I said it again. “I just don’t understand.” I’ve said it a lot the past few months. When situations arise that aren’t clear, our human brains want to find answers.…
Read moreStay in the Light to Bloom
The Beautiful Ones They used to be beautiful. I had purple ones, pink ones, lavender ones. I felt proud. I could grow African violets. I knew how to make them…
Read moreCan You Love Too Many People?
Does Withholding Love Ever Work? Can you love too many people? I don’t mean, can you be “in love” with more than one person at a time? Nor do I…
Read moreWould You Rather Hide in the Dark or Show Up in the Light?
When It’s Too Light I turn out the lights again in the guest bedroom. I’m testing it a third time. Another failure. There’s still too much light. I want it…
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