"To the degree that you need people to affirm you, you will limit God's ability to use you." - Levi Lusko This sentence makes me squirm. It makes me uncomfortable. I can't get it out of my head. I am a people pleaser by nature. I want everyone to be happy. I want everyone to get along. I want ... Read More about Why I’ve Got To Run In My Own Lane
Why I’m Done Playing the Harlot
If I'm being totally honest, I've been writing this post for about 4 months. I have started and stopped and then started again, only to end up putting it neatly away. I have spilled my guts on the page and then backspaced and deleted until it felt safe. Comfortable. Gotta keep this one close the ... Read More about Why I’m Done Playing the Harlot
An Open Letter to Melanie Shankle (And Gulley)
Dear Melanie, (I was going to address you as Mrs. Shankle, but I doubted you would appreciate that. Plus, I just couldn't bring myself to be so formal when I feel as if we are already kindred spirits.) I was hesitant to write this letter, as I was concerned I would come across as (at best) too ... Read More about An Open Letter to Melanie Shankle (And Gulley)
In Which Husband Exacts His Revenge
Remember how proud I was of myself a couple of weeks ago when I tricked Husband into thinking I was pregnant? I know, I still haven't forgotten it either. It was some of my best work, after all. You may also remember that I'd become resigned to the fact that I would now have to live out the rest ... Read More about In Which Husband Exacts His Revenge
When Country Music Forces You To Do Things Against Your Will
Hey you. Hi. I missed you. You may or may not have noticed I've been somewhat of a cold and distant partner the last couple of weeks. Just when I had you warmed up (okay fine, conditioned) to withstand my endless barrage of words, I went ahead and changed my whole game on you. Nothing but ... Read More about When Country Music Forces You To Do Things Against Your Will