The American sky, 1874

What would it be like?– I wander, alone, in quiet woods one winter night staring into the best sky I’ve… Read more The American sky, 1874

The life I always wanted

  Tuesday didn’t seem extraordinary in any way. I woke up to the sound of my baby calling for Daddy.… Read more The life I always wanted

Father envy

I think eye rolling in church might be inappropriate. But I’ve done it my whole life—if not outwardly, inwardly. Confession:… Read more Father envy

As sick as our secrets

“We’re only as sick as our secrets.” I’ve heard friends say this phrase repeatedly in the rooms of recovery for… Read more As sick as our secrets

Dirtiest bath ever

When I was in Beijing as a college student, I took the dirtiest bath ever. After spending three weeks in… Read more Dirtiest bath ever

This little light of mine

Since my daughter’s name, Margaret, means “daughter of light,” and since my 2013 word of the year is light, almost… Read more This little light of mine

Crying over spilt coffee

After performing crib gymnastics and break dancing for half an hour, Maggie finally crashed and began her brief nap. I… Read more Crying over spilt coffee

2013 word of the year

In 2011, I was inspired by my friend Denise Felton to select a word of the year. In 2011, my… Read more 2013 word of the year

Getting it

This morning, as I read through 1 Chronicles, I came across a passage I’ve read and studied multiple times before,… Read more Getting it

Wading through the grey

Lately, it seems like I’ve encountered multiple situations which have not presented me with an opportunity that is clearly black… Read more Wading through the grey