I don't really like surprises.When we were little, sister #3 used to surprised me. It would begin at bedtime, with sister #3 running up the stairs to hide in the hallway between our bedrooms. I would whine, yell, and cry because I knew what was coming. As soon as I walked up the stairs and … Continue reading surprises

I think reality shows are dumb. I cringe at the thought of wasting evenings week after week following these individuals who will be forgotten by the time the new season begins. And even though I love music, I don't like reality shows like American Idol. And I would never ever ever vote for a contestant … Continue reading mr.colon

I've been so busy looking around that I almost missed it.I've looked at my own problems for so long that scale-like things have slowly formed across my eyes. And just when I could barely see out of myself, something happened.This could be a sweet story about a dazzling, almost blinding bright light that shone in … Continue reading beautiful

Usually, I eat my reeses peanut butter cup by first eating the chocolate off the sides, then the top, and then the bottom. Then, and only then, I eat the delicious peanut buttery center.But not lately...Lately, I take 3 bites and the reeses peanut butter cup is gone.Usually, I watch Dan in Real Life a … Continue reading lately…

"What I love most about rivers is:You can't step in the same river twiceThe water's always changing, always flowing"Pocahontas got it right as she sang in her canoe. I wish I had a canoe. And a nearby river. That way, I could chill with my pet raccoon and hummingbird as I sort out my mind. So … Continue reading rivers

There's a book my nieces like to read. It's about a little girl who refused to eat her vegetables and only ate pink cupcakes. When she woke up the next morning, her skin was pink. Appropriately entitled, "Pinkalicious," the book teaches the lessons of listening to your mother and eating your veggies.I eat my veggies, … Continue reading pinkalicious

Today is beautiful. It feels like the sun finally decided it was time to appear and bring warmth to this tundra-like land. The rays beckon those inside studying for finals to come outside and enjoy. The sky proclaims the glory of God and today I'm rejoicing. Today, I went for a run, wrote thank-you cards, read … Continue reading …

When I was little, I always wanted a lunch box. A cool, bright yellow one, with Disney Princesses. But my mom made me eat school lunches. I'd watch those cool kids leave the lunch line to go get their lunch box. They didn't have to wait in line - no, they got to sit and … Continue reading lunch box

When you travel the world, you meet some amazing people. They make your heart glad. They make your stay pleasant. And they make leaving so difficult.But what makes these people amazing are the lessons they teach you. Usually, they have no clue your world is being rocked by the little thing they're doing or saying. … Continue reading limónes