The almost-antique farm truck is a strange combination of burned metal and rust from years of weathering. I remember the fire that caught our neighbors by surprise one hectic week in a June far behind us. Deep into the rush and importance of harvest, the truck was crossing the recently-cut stubble … [Read more...] about A Better Memory
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Surviving the Stairs
I was petrified of those stairs. When I was in Kindergarten, my family moved into our unfinished basement while another story was added to our two-bedroom rancher. My mother took care of three children and a baby in that awkward, damp space for more than a year. We had a makeshift kitchen and … [Read more...] about Surviving the Stairs
Pacing the Race
I fumbled for my bag and squeezed toward the doors, then exited the stuffed bus. The T, Boston’s public transit system, was overwhelmed this day. Too many of us clueless, anxious visitors trying to navigate a tricky system of lines and stops. But my husband left the Airbnb six hours earlier, so I … [Read more...] about Pacing the Race
One Year Later: A Divinely Personal Path
Most of my life I have wanted to be someone else. It started with wanting to be my older sister, and then in Kindergarten I had others I aspired to be. My Best Day Ever arrived when Mrs. Coffey was out sick and we had a substitute teacher. It was picture day, and all the students sported their … [Read more...] about One Year Later: A Divinely Personal Path
Why God Allows a Good Plan to Fail
After a spirit-crushing experience with peewee football, I convinced my son to run for Student Council president. I was sure this election was the break that would set his entire public service future into motion. Teachers were excited that this intelligent guy was willing to take on the task. He … [Read more...] about Why God Allows a Good Plan to Fail