As we mature, we realize life is all about seasons. Some are longer or shorter than others. Some are filled with unparalleled joy while others are marked by heartache and despair. There’s no magic pill, wand, or fairy dust to enhance the best or lessen the worst. Seasons are inevitable. They’ll arrive when we least expect them. About ten years ago, our …
Heart Blisters Will Come
My heart hurts. I have a heart blister. No, that’s not a profound thought or a scholarly witticism or even a nugget of literary genius. It’s not a reference to a physical malady, nor is it an awkward stage, a crisis moment, or a plea for sympathy. It is, to put it simply, a candid summation of a long season. …
Changing Seasons, Shifting Focus
Fall is my favorite time of year. The warm, golden colors of the season signal change. I’m often still in recovery mode from the busy summer months, and the slower pace of cooler days promises a brief, but much-needed respite. I’m not particularly a fan of cold months (or change necessarily), but I do appreciate the opportunity to pause for a bit, sip …