Angels’ Retreat

  These photos are courtesy of Tammy Seibert, be sure to stop by her blog.   It was the summer of 1998. I was fresh out of high school. And had an incredible opportunity to travel from Oklahoma to New York in an RV filled with babies, friends, mentors, and my pastor. I found this … Continue reading »

Sharing stories

I’d like to share a few stories that have captured my heart and show a beautiful transitioning I recognize happening in our community and world. Enjoy! Dan and Me: My Coming Out as a Friend of Dan Cathy and Chick-fil-A This is Shane L. Windmeyer’s story. He is a nationally recognized LGBT leader in higher … Continue reading »

Back roads and babies

A solitary drive. Heading out to the country. Back roads of Oklahoma. Dust and gravel and red dirt. The further I retreat from the city the noise, the frenetic pace, the busyness all fade. Fade to a distant hum. The anticipation of reaching the farm Of being greeted by dogs and babies and family is … Continue reading »

The God who sees me

“Roll your works upon the Lord – commit and trust them wholly to Him; {He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and} so shall your plans be established and succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 (Amplified) A verse spoken over me in my early twenties. A verse that God breathes over me. Never demanding. … Continue reading »

Here’s to you little house!

This message came in response to my blog entry about my home. It is  from my best friend Elle who I felt summed it up just beautifully. I wanted to share her words and a few photos: Will miss your Royal Tenenbaums-pink Domino magazine-teal with a splash of Cobalt house, but, only because you were … Continue reading »

Last moments in my home (part 2)

So last night my awesome friend and now former roommate Jules and I compiled a list of our most awesome/unforgettable/embarrassing/favorite moments. Remember no judgement! This is a celebration of an old chapter and a new chapter! Here they are: Naked Cowboy – This dude “lived” across the street. I swear he really might’ve been photo-shopped … Continue reading »

Last moments in my home (part 1)

Tonight And yesterday Especially this weekend A blur of activity Of saying goodbye and hello Of racing to an almost finish line, desperately playing catch up, and trying so hard to keep it all balanced So these were my last moments at my home: Sitting on the stoop with my best friend by my side … Continue reading »

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 9 years to get … Continue reading »