So before I continue my reflection on the healing shame process, I want to devote some attention to skepticism. My friend and regular blog reader Margaret’s comment on my last post is worthy of a reply....

In a recent episode of On Being, Krista Tippett interviewed Ta-Nehisi Coates. The interview, like most of Tippett and Coates’ work, was incredibly informative, interesting, and moving. At one point Tippett...

A few months ago, Don and I decided to try to do an ‘at home retreat’ together, and set aside the weekend and half-week before Thanksgiving as the designated time. As the date drew near it became clear...

All Fall, in an unfamiliar space, striving for comfort with discomfort and subtly dreading change. Feeling only bitterness when her California people proclaim their love for snow. Gearing up. Girding. Cajoling...