my own metamorphosis

summer Friday thoughts: Today I will package tomatoes, preparing them for customers who purchase them in 1.5 pound increments. Bagged into brown paper, soon to be off to various places in Central Kentucky and Cincinnati. I’ll think of my dad, who loves tomatoes. I purchased and planted tomato plants as his Father’s Day gift this … More my own metamorphosis

wildly

I saw these flowers blooming in the backyard. Oddly placed, amongst tall grass. A subtle reminder that beauty blooms despite a plan. I know I write often about flowers and nature. Growth. That sort of thing. I suppose because I personally see many analogies in this aspect of the world. And I enjoy the outdoors, … More wildly

sanctuary

I took my journal and headed downtown. Sanctuary. A word that means a place of safety. A place of refuge. On Sunday evening, it was the label of the church service I attended. I decided to forgo the service at my usual church of choice this last Sunday morning.  I wanted to spend time with my son before … More sanctuary