I've had the opportunity to attend a six-week overview of Romans through my church. That's a pretty aggressive thing to try to do in six-weeks. Romans takes time. It's truly a condensed version of the whole of the Gospels, written by Paul. Martin Luther read it and it literally caused the Reformation (the founding of …
Why share our stories?
I had a friend announce on LinkedIn the other day that he accepted a job offer that will bring he and his wife here to the Carolinas. I didn't hesitate in offering my congratulations and letting him know he should reach out once they land so we can all do dinner and Frank and I …
Week 2
On June 4th I met for the first time with my new personal trainer. Michelle is wonderful. She's bright, fun, and fitness minded, as a good trainer should be. But what I think I love the most after a few weeks working with her and with her program is that she listens and responds. When …
Sisterhood…
You can't make a new, old friend. I don't know who the first person was to say that, but there is so much truth in those words. I didn't fully understand the meaning behind these words until I moved. It was not difficult to leave behind our former home, the security of knowing how to …
Second chances…
As I sit here enjoying my cup of coffee I am feeling particularly thankful this morning. Life, overall, is going pretty well. Work is busy, but that's not a bad thing - challenging - but not bad. Home is good - but then being married to Frank has been a pretty great ride all along. …
Just the motivation I need…
St. Kitts/Nevis, BVI Frank and I celebrated our 25th anniversary early in 2021. For such a milestone, it was a little of a let down. Covid put a damper on the ability to travel much, so I didn't spend 2020 making any grand plans other than what was in my mind. Turns out, my bestie …
My happy place…
The Writing Room I am back home after a week on the road in Houston. I was tired yesterday after working, waiting on the plane and actually flying home. Once home I spent a little time with Frank and Kenzie, changed into my night clothes and then watched some mindless TV until I fell asleep …
Tap, tap, tap
Have you ever gone to bed just fine, and then woke up with a burning idea that just won't leave you be? I cannot be the only one. I have a handful of instances where this has happened in my life. If you've read my writings for any length of time, you might have heard …
No “right” way…
*warning* topics explored below may be triggering for some (crisis, trauma, faith crisis, CPTSD, etc.) Having come through my own faith crisis over the years, I have learned one thing, not to be judgy of others. When I'm in writing mode, I have a pretty regular morning routine. I wake, grab coffee (though that's sorely …
Shrinking Shay 