There is nothing quite like a good chair. A seat with four legs, usually with a back and arms provides support and rest for the one using it. There are many many kinds: office chair, wing chair, leather chair, slipper chair, club chair, klismos chair. Chairs are my favorite piece of furniture. In my 300 … Continue reading chairs

I used to think it was easy to do life with others. I thought relationships were nothing but fun, games, and mushy love. I thought singleness was the most refining season.And then I met a pirate.Yes, a pirate. Now, he's not a seadog, a landlubber, or a scallywag. He doesn't say "shiver me timbers", "blimey", … Continue reading Avast Ye!

Most people think they value honesty. And maybe some part of them really does appreciate the frankness of a close friend. Sincerity and truthfulness are taught and encouraged from a young age. But something happens from Arthur the aardvark teaching honesty to doing life with people that dims the quality of honesty.Now, we'd never actually say that. … Continue reading honestly honest

My eyes are wide open. I'm looking with great anticipation for it. I dream about it. I talk about it. I plan for it. I wait for it. I pray about it. I save for it.And I just realized it doesn't even exist. What is it? It is next.I just finished reading "Doing Life Differently" by Luci … Continue reading next

Redwood trees are fascinating. Go to California, or just Google it, and be amazed. That's how I've spent my morning off from work: Googling facts about a tree. Sounds silly, but it's deeply humbling.You see, for the past several months, I've been thinking about roots. A root is an underground part of a plant. Its … Continue reading roots

It's crazy how in the midst of a large group of people, one can feel so isolated and alone. Among friends and family, the feeling of no support is as real as the feeling of windburn on any given winter day in South Dakota.I couldn't figure out why I had these feelings. Validated and acceptable … Continue reading boxes

There's this "thing" I've been dealing with. It's an ugly, life-sucking "thing". A "thing" that narrows your view and causes your eyes to miss what is right in front of you. A "thing" that fills your head and heart with worry, fear, and discontentment. This "thing" is lack. Or really, the illusion of lack.See, I'm … Continue reading bread, oil, and a stick

One of my fondest memories of my childhood was breaking things. I wasn't a monster child, or a clumsy child, but often times, I broke things. And usually, the things I broke were my mom's. Whether it was a plate dropped on the kitchen floor, an angel figurine during the rare occasion we dusted, or … Continue reading faucet sprayer

I want to like spicy foods. I really do. So occasionally, when given the opportunity, I risk the comfort and try something hot and spicy.At least, I used to risk. Not anymore. I will not "get back on the horse" ever again when it comes to hot and spicy peppers.You see, it all started when … Continue reading "Captain Marvel"