#fiveminutefriday : Growing
by decarter
And the word for today is GROWING. Five-minutes of unedited, top-of mind writing. Mark, get set, go:
Growing.
It is not all about what you see above ground. There are seasons in a plant’s life when the more important growth happens out…
Five-Minute Friday: The Word is JOY
by decarter
This is my rookie moment. Jumping in with some of the big dogs (e.g. Real Bloggers) who do this cool thing called Five-Minute Fridays. I heard about it from a very cool blog . You simply write for 5-minutes straight, without…
But They Look So Normal
by decarterYou just never fully know what the backstory is with anyone. Appearance is only part of anyone’s story.
Today I talked with a new friend who will be sharing her story of childhood sexual abuse with a local youth group. We…
Picking Up Oranges
by decarter
Visited the Art Institute of Chicago yesterday. One of my favorite places on earth, this repository of beauty draws me into wonder every time I visit.
The first painting that made me go “mmmm” was this one of two circus performers,…
Welcoming Committee
by decarter
The vacant house across the street appears to have new occupants.
From what we can gather, there are at least three elementary-aged kids. Good news on the potential friend front, especially for my boys in this estrogen-dominated neighborhood. With summer…
Hydrangeas
by decarter
Underneath my busy nose
Grow pockets of unapologetic beauty.
Purple-faced petals swarm graceful stems.
These are treats meant for my delight — sent from my loving Creator to my life-weary heart.
I take them very personally. I drink in the colors,…
Peer pressure
by decarterWas challenged today by some friends who aren’t just talking about writing, but are actually doing it. They’ve modeled for me what a powerful force peer pressure can be in moving us towards the discipline of writing.
By blogging every day…
Laughter In The Back Seat
by decarter
It was one of those moments — two friends laughing at a silly remark only a fellow second-grader could appreciate.
Our family drove to a drive-in movie, after a spontaneous request to our neighbors to borrow their daughter for the…
A Prayer
by decarter
Saw this on the bathroom mirror at a friend’s house in Portland, OR last weekend. It was too good to keep to myself.
Donors Should Bless…Not Vex
by decarterJust had an enlightening conversation with a friend of mine who is the Executive Director of a beautiful nonprofit organization (which shall remain unnamed). She works tirelessly to serve an under-served population in our community, serving them, providing tough love…
