I am not discussing politics here – at least not right here. Perhaps it is a discussion for another post (probably not), or a different cup of coffee (more appropriately in person). But it is not the subject of this weekly recap. It may touch at the edges of it, have whispers of suggestion because, of course, it does. I live in the same world at the same time as you. I know it, … [Read more...] about Week 8 – Things are Starting to Get Real
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Grace, Shame, and Fear
2025JUN18 Yesterday was a good day. I cleared (or at least pushed to the next step) all of my pending outside projects. I feel really good about that – mostly because most of them were behind schedule or cutting it close. I am doing much better about that sort of thing. So, let’s talk about grace, shame, and fear. Grace: I am a huge fan. … [Read more...] about Grace, Shame, and Fear
Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness
I had a moment yesterday while in prayer right before Mass. That sounds way more pious than it actually is, but I am attempting to get comfortable using language in public that I use with myself in private. So, anyway, I had this moment and now I am here at the keyboard to noodle it out. Let's see what happens. Every year I pick a word. Many people engage in this practice. … [Read more...] about Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness
“Your Whole Life is a Story”
This comment, "Your whole life is a story," is capable of stopping me in my tracks. I have come across it in numerous ways: in memes, motivational speakers, writer seminars, and said to me directly. What is most interesting about it today is how this one six-word sentence can mean so many different things. Often, it is presented as a promise of possibility. This life is … [Read more...] about “Your Whole Life is a Story”
Today, I Learned (TIL)
TIL I have seen that little TIL acronym a hundred times, and, for whatever reason, I still have to think about what it means. Sometimes, it takes a little longer than others, but even when I get there quickly, it takes enough time for my brain to register that it had to think about it. “When I read your writing, I hear you saying it.”“You put exactly what I was … [Read more...] about Today, I Learned (TIL)