Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today I turn 40 years old. To you, that sounds ancient I know. But trust me, once you turn 40 it won’t… Read more “Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday”
Category: Family
Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya
I’m thrilled to introduce you all to Mariko and Rachel Tinaya with their beautiful children, Eli and Sparrow. I first met Mariko when I began my grad… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya”
Bread
There is an especial quality of healing in the smell of baking bread. For me, it is not just any bread but the warm, yeasty smell of… Read more “Bread”
Bombadil House
When my eldest nephew was about 18 months old, we began to introduce him to the playhouse/treehouse my father — his grandpa — had built here. As… Read more “Bombadil House”
I Can Enjoy This
“Compassion is not only relevant to those who are blameless victims, but also to those whose suffering stems from failures, personal weakness, or bad decisions. You know,… Read more “I Can Enjoy This”
I Have Father’s Smile
I have my dad’s smile. It was a common refrain for me to hear growing up: “You look so much like your dad!” And it’s true. I… Read more “I Have Father’s Smile”
Damien’s Light: On Sharing Secret Grief
Saturday morning I woke up, padded around in my pajamas, made a light breakfast, and checked my newsfeed. It was as normal a Saturday morning as ever… Read more “Damien’s Light: On Sharing Secret Grief”
“Pose!”: Thoughts on Being Too Mindful
“Mrs.Brown, Mrs.Brown! Please let me down!” “Not until you say my favourite colour!” What a crazy Easter. Nefoo #3 turned two on the 27th, and Nefoo #1… Read more ““Pose!”: Thoughts on Being Too Mindful”
Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex: Letting Mercy Lead
Dear boys, You are growing faster every time I blink. I’ve loved every stage you all have (and still are) growing through: your first infant cries; first… Read more “Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex: Letting Mercy Lead”
Reluctant Mysticism 