Thunder Thighs

Quote from Anne Lamott

Last night, a poem came to me in a dream. I woke up with the words lingering in my mind, demanding to be written.  I have not written in MONTHS and I have not published on my blog in a year and half, so I’m not exactly sure why this poem came to me now.  … Read more

Six Months After Harvey

In marking the 6 month anniversary of Harvey’s devastation in Houston, Texas, I wrote a post as a guest blogger for the Houston Mom’s Blog. https://houston.citymomsblog.com/six-months-after-harvey/

When All Else Fails: a Year of Surrender

It’s been over a year since I published my last blog post.  I’m well aware of how such a long lapse violates every best practice in the world of blogging.  But I don’t really care…. In our world of constant (digital) connection, sometimes you need to retreat and make space to reflect, feel what you … Read more

Are you there, God? It’s me, Christina

I feel compelled to begin this post with a disclaimer: this is a meaty, murky subject of which I have limited experience and knowledge. I’m not a theologian, a philosopher, a clergy member, a spiritual leader, or a devout yogi.  I’ve never checked myself into a monastery, a nunnery, or an ashram to sit in … Read more

LEAP! with your HEART

“When you decide to leap, it has to be a decision of the heart.” –Jackie Bassett Welcome back to LEAP!, an inspiring interview series featuring women who aren’t afraid to leap in the direction of their wildest dreams.  Hope you had a fabulous summer as you leapt in whatever direction your heart desired:  into a … Read more