Refocus
It is barely December, but I’ve already been kind of a Scrooge this year. Not because I don’t like Christmas or family or [fill-in-the-blank]. I just don’t feel it. I’m ready for January to come so all of … Continue Reading
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J.W. Richmond
Ice
I could crack the air in half if I could grab hold of it – a smooth line at the break, each piece a seamless fit.The ice on the hard ground used to be a softer snow, but now … Continue Reading
Proud*
“Did you see that, Daddy? See what I did? Are you proud of me?” She looks up at him as she says it, hoping for some response from him. Preferably a positive one. She watches him – longingly – and … Continue Reading
Yogurt*
She waits. What else can she do? Her husband grabs the soft, espresso-colored blanket from the back of the couch and spreads it out over her. Inside, he’s terrified, but also strong. The strength isn’t false – or entirely for … Continue Reading
Sure
Big decisions make me restless. I don’t have clarity. No surprise that He isn’t clear with me. I don’t have peace. No surprise there either. But I’m not totally unclear or not at peace. It’s not a discernment problem … Continue Reading
Check
I have studied researched experienced enough that I have to believe in God. There is no other explanation. And I can extrapolate that into believing many other things about Him. He is supernatural. What He does doesn’t … Continue Reading
Move
Most people feel something first. That feeling might cause them to believe something. Then action follows that belief. Maybe. They might hear or read about a child who was involved in human trafficking. They are heartbroken by the … Continue Reading
Noticed
She felt neglected and stumbled across someone else. Someone who noticed her. Brushed her hair out of her face and wiped her tears. She eventually came back and wanted to make it work. He tried to forgive her, but couldn’t. … Continue Reading
Rain
I didn’t always like the rain. I used to love the sun. The sun was one of the biggest reasons I ended up at Sonoma State instead of Humboldt, my eventual top two schools. I checked out many Campuses: UC … Continue Reading
Rocks
A.k.a. Crap I have learned from. This is my advice to my single girl friends. Get rid of the guy if Dump him if Tell him to get lost kick rocks if: He won't call you his girlfriend, … Continue Reading