Monthly Archives: April 2010

the power of your sister’s shoes

eleanor has become obsessed with a pair of shoes.

in her mind, they fit.
i’ve been helping her in and out of these, feeling like i could take on something larger than myself.
i can still make believe my way into reality, right?

the determination involved in doing what we haven’t yet achieved is tiresome.  real life calmly lets [...]

learning wonder

saturday night ended the faith and writing festival. i sat in vespers so full. i worshiped with poets and i was a burning star in my wooden chair. i am thankful.
calvin college feeds the hungry every other year. this year they fed the near starving. i cried most days for [...]