Say YES. Do what scares me. Don’t give NO any power. Work hard. Challenge myself. Get involved. Take joy. Remember all the birthdays. This morning in 37 degree rainy weather I took the plunge into Barton Springs. It was a literal and figurative leap. Here’s what I discovered: even 68-degree water feels cold in the winter. But it’s good sometimes to do something that takes your breath away. Pebbled concrete on bare feet burns with Read more…
Note: I first excerpted this in 2012. This is one of my favorite scenes in Crow God’s Girl, in which a homesick young lady tries to find her place in a very strange world. “Merry Christmas, Eri. I have a present for you and your brothers. Let’s go wake ’em up so we can celebrate.” They bundled up and tiptoed down the hall, Eri practically jumping out of her skin at the new adventure. Kate Read more…
Beauty in water, beauty in stone. The cathedral was absolutely breathtaking. The river had a quieter beauty. It was so peaceful on the river that Sunday morning. Sometimes we have to take it where we can, amidst a raucous world.