Dear Lord,

We’ve had a lot of talks lately. Some good, some not so good. I’ve prayed for a couple ambulances and high schoolers and the parents for the infants at my school.

I’ve prayed for less anger, more sleep, less anxiety about the world. For the United States, for Gaza, for Syria and Lebanon and Yemen and the Congo…

For guidance.

I’m n…read more

-Load the car and write the note-

Moving out was terrifying. I enjoyed the first few weeks in my apartment alone.
I was rarely alone when I was with my ex. I depended on him. To get to school, to get to work, to get to rehearsal, to eat, to have a place to sleep, etc, etc. I had to pay a price for all of that. Nothing comes for free.

-Grab your…read more

My cousin gave me her bikini to wear for the evening. It’s royal blue, like my claw clip with the jewels. I changed into it in her bathroom and I looked up at the mirror.

“You look just like your mom!!”

No, I don’t. My mom is beautiful. I look like the prototype of her. The failed first experiment.

I tugged at my waist and stomach, areas I…read more