The Manuscript
I finished the manuscript! What manuscript, you ask? The one I’m writing! My first nonfiction book. This is the manuscript, all printed out. I turned it in some weeks ago, and soon I’ll get my edits and revisions back. : ) It’s hard work, but good...
My Year in Books 2022
I’ve been using Goodreads to keep track of books I want to read, and what I’ve read through the year. This particular year was more than usual because I’m researching for the book I’m writing on ethnic loneliness and belonging. My goal...
On Finding My Identity
What do we see when we look at othersβ faces? We notice the outward appearance, whether we wish to or not. Skin color, eye color, clothing, and so on, are apparent features that are obvious and difficult to pretend we do not see. What we cannot see or know from the...
Snow-Fall (poem)
In a matter of moments, the landscape can change. In a matter of moments, a life can change. *** Snow-Fall * A single snowflake floats weightless Millions of flakes falling, land heavy Bring a roof crashing down * Branches bend, dip underneath Weight of snow, crack...
Advent Devotional Series
The four weeks leading up to Christmas are often referred to as βAdvent.β The word βAdventβ comes from the Latin word βadventus,β meaning βcomingβ and is a translation of the Greek word βParousia,β which refers to the second coming of Christ. The second coming is how...
The Feast of Friendship
I know itβs coming, but Iβm not prepared. Fill in the blank with βit.β It could be dinnertime each day. Iβm not prepared to answer the daily question, βWhatβs for dinner?β βItβ could be the next difficult season up ahead, or it could the wildest season of joy. Why do...
Midnight Prayer (poem)
Hi friends, I’m honored to share I have a poem published in Amethyst Review, called Midnight Prayer. You can read the poem here. Let me know what you think!
Poems Published!
I’m honored to have several poems published this fall.
