Something strange occurred early on in one of my adult friendships, resulting in a considerable shift in my perspective and understanding of relationships. I learned that you do not have to like the same things as those closest to you. That may sound obvious, but hearing it for the first time lifted a veil from…
Category: The Life You Should Have
Without Being Angry
I have no pithy or poignant start to this reflection. I tried to manufacture one but they all felt empty and forced. How to begin an essay that lets the world know I’ve gotten a divorce? No matter how I begin, once “divorce” appears on the screen, there won’t be attention for much else. Among…
Don’t “Should” on Yourself!: The Life You Should Have, The Life You Choose series
My friend Jim had the kind of smile you could warm yourself by. The wrinkles around his eyes testified to the years he spent cultivating joy and expressing it openly. He had an effortless peace to him that put everyone at ease, a good trait since he was an Episcopal priest. When I knew him,…
Prayerful Kitchen 