-Wednesday- My eyes dart open, hoping to see dawn's light. I roll over, nervous to look at the clock. 2:38 am. Ugh. This round of jet lag has lasted three nights…merciless. I phone my husband in Michigan. He pauses his mid-evening YouTube binge to take my call. "I can't sleep again." Hearing the frustration in … Continue reading shiloh
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Sorry for Ghosting You
Hi, it's been a while - four years, actually - and I wanted to apologize for ghosting you. It was never my intention to abandon this space. Over the past few years I'd thought about writing, but I didn't know what to say. There seemed to be enough people shouting and sharing their opinions, so … Continue reading Sorry for Ghosting You
Why You Shouldn’t Triage Your Date
"Welcome to the Emergency Department. What brings you in tonight?" "I'm having chest pain." (I now initiate eye contact and pay more attention) "Okay. [typing noises] When did it start?" "Five days ago." (less concerned now) "Does it hurt more when you breathe or cough?" "Yea. It hurts the worst when I cough." Bingo. You can … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Triage Your Date
1917 meets 2014
Today I spent time with an old soul. Like, really old. This all began with an epiphany I had last March. One afternoon I realized that I had spent years telling family and friends of my plans to move abroad and serve the poor, but I wasn't doing anything at the time to prepare for such … Continue reading 1917 meets 2014
the writer who hates writing
"I hate writing." I can't tell you how many times I've made this claim throughout my life. Here's the truth: that's a lie. I actually love to write. I've kept a journal since I was 11 years old. In fact, I can't not have a journal. I have bought notebooks specifically for trips, vacations, and … Continue reading the writer who hates writing
six feet & growing 