Author: Siv Ricketts

Hi, I'm Siv (pronounced "See-v") Ricketts, & I'm so glad you're here. In this space & on Instagram, I write to encourage you to have hope, seek beauty, and live joyfully. I have BA’s in English and Communication from Westmont College and an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. I have focused my career working in and writing for the Church as a youth director, a communication director, and a freelance writer/editor. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband, two sons, and a menagerie of pets. You can also find me on Instagram (@sivricketts).

Sorry, Not Sorry

We were on vacation, lounging about as appropriate. The teen had fallen back asleep on our bed where he had retreated to get some alone-time from the parentals. Guy and I were reading quietly side-by-side in the living room with the patio door open to allow the breeze to circulate, and wind through the quivering … Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry

Family Traditions: Breakfast of Champions

Have you ever surprised yourself with a family tradition you didn’t recognize as such until you discovered yourself in the middle of it for the bazillionth time? Last weekend we got away for a few days in Tahoe. We like to stay in places that have a kitchen so we can prepare at least a … Continue reading Family Traditions: Breakfast of Champions

Reading: June 2020

In May I finally got around to reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The song the Oompa-Loompas sing in response to TV-obsessed Mike Teavee shrinking when he is the first human "sent by television" caught my attention: How used they keep themselves contentedBefore this monster [TV] was invented?Have you forgotten? Don't you know?We'll say it … Continue reading Reading: June 2020

Mid-Year Goal Check-In

Think back to New Year's Eve 2019. We had no idea what this year held in store... Of course, we never know the future, but December 31, 2019 feels almost like another lifetime, doesn't it? Still, did you set any intentions for the year? I made a Not-20 for 2020 List, and thought I'd revisit … Continue reading Mid-Year Goal Check-In

Weakness Isn’t Failure

Check out my new accessory: crutches. Related: my world keeps shrinking. First it was shelter-in-place. All the places I could go before the pandemic whittled away to home plus walkability. And my ongoing joy before and during SIP has been walking around our beautiful small town. Time with my husband, with my dogs, with myself, … Continue reading Weakness Isn’t Failure

Juneteenth 2020

Several years ago my husband and I had the amazing opportunity to travel in Norway. My mother's family is Norwegian and I had been twice before, once as a small child when we visited my aunt's family and again as an adult accompanying my beloved grandmother, Mor-Mor (mother's mother), on her last trip to visit … Continue reading Juneteenth 2020

Pandemic Pause: Month 3

Tuesday marked three months since shelter-in-place (SIP) began in NorCal. We’re in Week 13. Other than exercise, out the door on my own two feet, I’ve left the house four times; three times I stayed in my car; I haven't interacted with more than a few people at a time. I recognize how incredibly fortunate … Continue reading Pandemic Pause: Month 3

Racism and Radical Compassion

How’s everyone doing? It’s been a rough few weeks. It’s been a rough few months. Aw, seriously, let’s just call it - what the heck with 2020? For all the jokes about this being a year of clear vision, we’ve never more clearly seen the mess we’re in. I suspect that the pandemic oddly prepared … Continue reading Racism and Radical Compassion

Reading: May 2020 pt2

I've been planning another reading post for weeks, but I couldn't anticipate how an upside-down world would spin off its axis yet again. In light of George Floyd's murder and the resulting protests, I've been pondering, praying, quiet, recognizing just how much I don't know and that, while my voice is important and silence isn't … Continue reading Reading: May 2020 pt2

My Five Things – Part 2

As I shared yesterday, I discovered a fun pandemic-related blog topic going around called "My Five Things." I started playing with the idea and got a little carried away, hence two posts. I'd love to read your five things, fun ways you are staying sane during these unusual days. If you're a blogger, tag me. … Continue reading My Five Things – Part 2