I don't know a single child that doesn't love bubbles. There is something mesmerizing about the pocket of air surrounded by a thin film of watery/soapy solution. The way bubbles are created is fascinating. The way they move is inviting. And the way they reflect light to make a rainbow is magical. Every kid likes … Continue reading bubbles

When I was little, my sister and I had a room full of Barbie dolls. Sister #3 and I appropriately called it "The Barbie Room" as it was a large room filled with Barbies. We each had a large, five-room wooden house, built by our father. We had a plastic beach house and another large, … Continue reading my social unit

I watched the movie, "The Switch", with my dad this evening. It made me laugh and cry and think. I'm still thinking as one of the dialogues repeats in my head..."Look at us, running around. Always rushed, always late. I guess that's why they call it the human race. What we crave most in this … Continue reading the human race

As uncharacteristic of me, this New Year's Eve, I'm not thinking of beautiful endings or exciting beginnings. I should be, maybe. I mean, the end of the month, finishing the year...a time to reflect on the things in my life that ended and changed. And the beginning of a new month, the start of a … Continue reading the middle

I love concerts. I’m kind of a concert junkie. I love the booming bass that makes your insides vibrate. I love the atmosphere. I love the jumping, the waving of the arms, and the crowd surfing. And I really love the way your voice breaks the next morning proving that the concert the night before … Continue reading concerts and the flesh

The following is a message I got to give at church this morning. Perhaps I'm a bit windy...There’s a television show on NBC about individuals who audition, train, and compete using their voices. It’s a singing show, properly entitled “The Voice.” This show centers around four musicians who search for amazing voices to mentor and turn … Continue reading voices

F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, "The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to." This guy may have been exagerrating a bit, as not sleeping is probably not 'the worst thing in the world'. But this American author does have a point. It's terrible to try to sleep and fail … Continue reading sleep

Turkey. Stuffing. Mashed Potatoes. Cranberry Relish. Snicker Salad. Pumpkin Pie. Moscato d'Asti.My mouth is watering. And somewhere deep in my heart, joy is beginning to bubble as I anticipate the next 48 hours. Thanksgiving.This is the commencement to the holiday season. This is the day where one plans to nap during the football game. This … Continue reading feasting

I was the girl who would surround herself with people. Nothing was worse than spending a Friday or Saturday night alone. So I would call, plan, and arrange for social gatherings every weekend.I was the girl who always needed music in the background...whether I was driving, studying, sleeping, working out, cooking, or cleaning. The thought of silence … Continue reading alone