My church created a new website, meant to honor moms this coming Mother's Day. The website asserts that motherhood is "the highest and holiest service assumed by humankind." My first thought? This assertion should say "parenthood" in place of "motherhood." But this proved … [Read more...]
Redefining Super Woman
I woke up most days with the weight of the day on my chest. I felt claustrophobic, conflicted by my schedule, and overwhelmed by to-dos. Enjoying one task felt artificial as my thoughts turned to the next and prioritizing seemed impossibly complicated. The worst part? Most of my … [Read more...]
And Then One Day She Realized that Facebook was an Artificial World
You won't see one of those Facebook break-up posts from me anytime soon. My original love of Facebook came from the connection it gave me to friends and family at a distance. We could share glimpses of our everyday, funny photos, and even a morning's frustration without picking … [Read more...]
The Parable of the Diminishing Girl
She came into the world all bright lights, rush of cold, her own screams ringing in her ears. Large hands pulled her, she heard a snip, then experienced the blessed relief of her mother's arms. She heard that familiar voice soothing her cries and calmness overcame her. She filled … [Read more...]
Why I Like Pressing One for English
The Memes Every once and awhile, the "Why Must I Press 1 for English" style memes cycle through my news feed. Someone is irritated by their experience calling a company for assistance and non-native English speakers become a symbol for all that's wrong in America.This is … [Read more...]
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