Sandcastles and Motes

There’s something almost sacred about the beach early in the morning. Before the umbrellas.Before the laughter.Before the footprints. The sand is untouched.Flat.Open. Like a blank canvas waiting for someone to leave their mark on it. Then people begin to arrive. Families.Friends.Children carrying buckets bigger than their arms can manage. And all day long people build. […]

5 Reasons I’m Not In a Hurry for Spring

A few days ago I heard someone say, “I can’t wait for winter to be over.” Then another person chimed in, “I am so ready for spring.” And before long it turned into one of those conversations where everyone starts dreaming about sunshine, flowers, and sitting outside again. Meanwhile, I’m standing there thinking,“Am I the only person […]

The Falling Leaf

Finding Life in What Fades A leaf falls to the ground. Maybe it falls slowly.Maybe the wind takes it a bit quicker—maybe even a bit farther.Maybe it doesn’t hit the ground right away but hangs out for a moment—caught on a branch, or resting on another leaf. But eventually, it makes its way to the […]