A tree in our neighborhood speaks to me of resilience. Its roots had grown under the fence so that they had to cut space for them, yet its canopy had withered. They called a tree company to cut it down. I always hate to see a tree go, but they didn’t cut it down completely. … Continue reading Resilience
Tag: Brene Brown
It Takes Courage to See Eye-to-Eye
In this fast-spinning gyroscopic world, society clings to hard-and-fast categories. Black or whiteRed or blueForeigner or citizenUs or them Categories give us a handhold to grip, something to steady us as we try to make sense in the dizziness. These days, we’re holding on for dear life. Not for their dear lives, mind you, but … Continue reading It Takes Courage to See Eye-to-Eye
Thankful Thursday – Celebrate
Oh, friends, what a week! Thursday to Thursday, I'm not sure there is any adequate way to sum it up, but let's try this: joy, and grief, and joy... In all, celebrate. One week ago we were in the final hours of the school year, during which both kids managed to drag out the drama … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Celebrate