{The Story, science and my son } 28 Jan, 2015 This week I’m sharing a simple story from motherhood under my roof. My son and I often tumble into interesting conversations. This time the talk centered on… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
brown boy walking 09 Oct, 2014 He was walking to school in the morning air, right before the sun warmed away the chill. Backpack slung over one shoulder, dangling as he shuffled in… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
His life matters – world peace may hang in the balance 14 Aug, 2014 This is my son. He’s ten years old. His life matters. How sad that I feel the need to document the obvious. But the last set of… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ ShePonders: Women’s Work } 13 May, 2014 When I drop her off at school in the crisp morning, she turns to wave good-bye. She leaves me to my women’s work. I drive to the… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ when there are everlasting meals } 21 Aug, 2013 Our small oak table, weathered by other generations, creaked as we crowded around for family dinner. The squared space could scarcely hold all the tiny plastic bowls… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ Deeper Story: Her Dreads } 24 Jul, 2013 Her dreads sway around her shoulders as she walks – and when she twirls her headdress of black ropes spins like a merri-go-round, whipping through the air… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ SheLoves: after the verdict } 16 Jul, 2013 This isn’t the first time I felt scared for my son. I remember when I first learned that dark-skinned men are more likely to be incarcerated. Or… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ Painting Pictures: A Transitional, Formational Life } 02 Jul, 2013 Open suitcases strewn on the bedroom floor signal that summer’s coming. Once more we strategically pack clothes, electronics, books and all manner of sundries into our… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
{ ShePonders: Her Way } 22 May, 2013 Train children in the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray. Proverbs 22:6 I grew up understanding that there’s a right way and… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
War Photographer: Tandem Stories 25 Apr, 2013 While I haven’t birthed my children, I’ve birthed their stories. In the early days our adoption tale felt legendary, laced with Spirit-whispered promises and just in a… Share:FacebookTwitteremail
