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  • The Duplicity of Authenticity

    The Duplicity of Authenticity

    People demand authenticity and flinch at honesty.  They recoil at vulnerability like we’re embarrassed by the “over share.”  It’s no wonder we’re so lonely.  Read more

  • When love is right, there is no pebble. 

    When love is right, there is no pebble. 

    A pebble in my shoe, very much like a single pea beneath the mattress of a princess—that’s what wrong love always felt like to me. Read more

  • Stop Asking Me When I’m Getting Married

    Stop Asking Me When I’m Getting Married

    Ignorant, yet well-meaning people. Is there anyone in the world so dangerously unaware? Read more

  • Single, and Thankful 

    Single, and Thankful 

    Here’s something I never thought I’d say: I am incredibly grateful for my time of singleness. Read more

  • Daniel + Kayla, sitting in a tree

    Daniel + Kayla, sitting in a tree

    So, I’m engaged. You can’t tell this virtually, but right now I’m pausing for applause… and to give my grand-childless mother the opportunity to stop her wild, jubilant weeping. I didn’t know whether or not I should do an “engagement post,” because: a) most of the engagement announcement blogs I’ve seen are incredibly cheesy, and b)… Read more

  • WA > MD

    WA > MD

    Currently, I find myself residing in good ol’ Maryland.  If you didn’t catch my last post about moving, you can read all about my Leaving LifePoint here. Originally, this post was written to regale you with the findings of my transition from WA to MD. In writing, like in most living art, my stock story of… Read more