Beware. This is not a comfortable read. Especially if you call yourself a Christian. But it’s an awesome read. An important read. It’s like literary heart surgery for the soul with Heidi as the surgeon and includes a much-needed look at a little-dealt-with subject as one of its main themes — spiritual abuse.
Category: family
Willow River State Park
Some shots from Willow River State Park near Hudson, Wisconsin. A quick drive over the border and my favorite stop … More
My Mountain Memories (with a reblog of Settling – part II)
I don’t normally do reblogs — I’m more about producing my own work — but every once in awhile a … More
An Iterative Tribute to Dad
My dad passed away last weekend. He had devoted his working career to computer programming, so, in a nod to his chosen profession, I wanted to honor his life by iterating through a few thoughts about him.
Childhood and the Goons
My literary analysis of “A Visit from the Goon Squad”, a novel by Jennifer Egan.
Blog of the Hour — Adventures of a Busy Mom
“When I look around, I see so much beauty. Sunsets, the mountains, the crashing waves, rainbows… these are all things … More
Nakomai’s Immortality
Child sacrifice. We would never think of doing something like this to our children… Or would we?
Intro to Nakomai’s Immortality
“All right already! I’ll do it!” I think the Universe had been trying to tell me something for quite a … More
The Fingerprints of Mom
My mother’s eulogy. I’m posting it here in honor of all mothers everywhere. Look at your hands — not the … More