As the saying goes, “Be kind. You never know what someone is going through.”
Author: Roxanne
A Tall Order for the Heart
A few years ago, I read something during my morning quiet time that captured the essence of my heart’s desire. I shared it on social media, partly as encouragement to others and partly as a remin
A Burn Ban for Words
It is a spark falling on dry, parched land, becoming kindling for a raging fire of destruction. It destroys relationship, undermines trust, and robs me of joy.
No Whipping Stick Required
Ted Lasso says, “You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. You know why? Got a ten-second memory. Be a goldfish, Sam.”
A Little More Magic
I recently attended an Andy Grammar concert. The lyrics to his songs deeply resonate with me. That evening, one particular song spoke to me.
The Gift of Being Asked
”Hey, do you need any help?” she asked.
”No, I think I’m okay,” I have replied a million times over the years.
When Two Things Are True
Math is hard. I often say this as a joke, but recently I found out the truth in the statement.
When Stories Become Ours to Keep
The keeper of stories has often been a woman. I didn’t realize how much that mattered until I moved my aunt across the country in a U-Haul. She is the last living sibling on my mother’s sid
The World is Bigger than My Buckets
In the city, I see a little bit of everything. On the subway, very few people look like me, and even when they do, I’m sometimes surprised to overhear them speaking another language. I love the d
Worth Remembering
One of my favorite things about a memorial service is the way people gather. Loved ones and distant relatives come together in moments that rarely happen otherwise.