let’s get real about online friendships

because I recently came across yet another article online offering supposedly wise advice about not getting too glued to your phone and spending more time with the people around you, who are apparently “real” in a way that your social … Continue reading →

tired of being told how to woman.

I loved this so much that I retweeted it, with the comment: well, yeah, obviously, you say it as if mind reading was difficult. and yes, it was a joke, but I loved it because I’m a woman and it … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m missing church (in more ways than one)

I’m sitting at home on a Sunday evening, at the time when I’m used to being in church, and it feels weird. Those of you who have been following the story for a while may remember that a couple of … Continue reading →

a random xmas medley

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I’ve been having a quiet day in and getting all sorts of little things done but not finding it in me to get on with the big thing I was hoping to get on with today, so I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

breakfast/breakrules

I got up this morning and decided to do something I hadn’t done in ages – a less hurried way of doing breakfast, starting my day in a more leisurely way after a busy week, allowing myself the luxury of … Continue reading →

Dear God, what does she see in him

A few days ago I got into a conversation with someone online about my faith – so far, so normal for me :) – and this person accused me of being a willing slave to God. Yes, I am, I … Continue reading →

and then, just like that, I was ok again.

Last night I wrote about not feeling ok but being ok with that. I was overwhelmed by the grace I’d received from God and from my pastor during the week, and with knowing how underserved it is. Knowing I’m a … Continue reading →

no, I’m not ok, but that’s ok

a good friend asked. she could see that I wasn’t ok, as a good friend can when they look at your face and see you’re close to tears. is there anything I can do, she asked. I said no, not … Continue reading →

Being scared can be useful

My mother once told me about her frustrating attempts to teach my brother not to touch the electric socket when he was a small inquisitive boy. She even tried play acting – pretending to touch it herself and make dramatic … Continue reading →

here come the bulldozers

or: virtual bypasses have to be built Monday brought news that is probably not earth shattering to most of this planet’s populace, but for me and my friends on Google Plus it brought tears and a whole load of “where … Continue reading →