When you have to say no.
Today, I made a difficult decision. Well, I actually made the decision last night but had to communicate it today. That’s always the tougher part, telling someone, “No, that’s not …
For International Women’s Day
There are moments in my story–pivotal ones, shaping ones–that have clarified what being a woman is all about and what it’s not. Tonight, it’s about being a mother, intuitively placing …
Clarity
Want to be an amazing Administration? Okay. But you can’t also be an amazing mother. Want to get a PhD? Okay. But you can’t also have copious amounts of time in your garden.
Birthday musings
This birthday has been the best, thanks to my Justin. Here’s the deal… (as Ella would say, which she got from Justin) One of the things I’m horrible at doing …
Things I can’t (and don’t want to) change about me
My lazy eye…well, I wouldn’t mind a change My womanhood My womanhood + pastoral call My skin color My low voice My loud laugh My idea generating brain My passion …
The Pieces
This morning was both “Ahhhh, there’s so much to do” and “Ok, God, what first?” I took a moment to analyze the work I needed to complete and the time …
Woman Pastor Gratitude
When I realize that washing my hair and putting it up will take less time than braiding it in two …I say thank you, God When I decide to wear …