Summary: Earlier last week an email showed up in my inbox. It pointed out a problem, a mistake, an issue and it gently suggested that I was the one to blame and thus, the one to find a solution. There was just one thing wrong - I was not to blame, not in the slightest. A fire … Continue reading Clap For Me (Exodus 37)
Summary: What's your dream? What is that thing you've wanted to do or accomplish for years? What's that fantasy you return to over and over, thinking "just wait until they see me ___"? I bet it's a good one. Your castles in the sky are platinum, glittering and promising. But now...back to earth. How likely … Continue reading You’re That Artist’s Kid (Exodus 36)
Summary: I have this friend. She's great. We're really close. I tell her everything - I tell her about my coworkers, my dreams, my family, my embarrassing moments - everything. She shares with me also. Like how the other day she told me she was moving and needed some help. I'm not too sure who … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Exodus 35)
Summary: Of all the things I hate in this world, one of the things I hate the most is working out. It's hard, it's sweaty, it's painful, and I almost always get acid reflux. Yet, I do it. I once joked with someone that I only work out so that I can eat more food … Continue reading Dangerous Ground (Exodus 34)
Summary: I never knew how to act after receiving a punishment from my parents. Were my parents still mad at me? Should I be mad at them? Should I avoid eye contact? Should I try to act really good for a while so that they won't get suspicious? When can we chat normally again? Are … Continue reading Way Back Home (Exodus 33)
Summary: Raise your hand if high school was an awkward and uncomfortable time for you. Sometimes I think all of my current fears about awkward situations stem from my high school years. I tried so hard to fit in with the people I thought were cool in the best way I knew how - by … Continue reading Oscar-Worthy Performances (Exodus 32)
Summary: I admit that some of y’all talented folk make me a little jealous. Those of you who can sing at church and in the choir without their throat burning and their eyes watering. Those of you who can draw with such precision while I can barely trace a circle. Even, and I’m somewhat embarrassed … Continue reading The Power Couple (Exodus 31)
Summary: Do you enjoy gift shopping? Are you one of those people who are filled with joy as they stroll through the aisles or scroll through Etsy, searching for the perfect item for their family member or friend or significant other? If so, then I'm glad one of us is, because I, unfortunately, am not … Continue reading Precious and Priceless (Exodus 30)
Summary: What is your favorite art form? Can you spend hours at an art museum? Do you love to dance - or at least watching people dance? Or are you a reader at heart? One of my favorite art forms, after writing, is television and film. It's fascinating the different techniques and tactics people use … Continue reading There Will Be Blood (Exodus 29)
Summary: Do you remember the crappy gifts you gave your parents when you were little? I remember drawing my best imitation of a blue first place ribbon and cutting it out for my father. I wanted to give him the "Number 1 Dad" award. Of course, parents love those silly little things and keep them … Continue reading Here’s My Heart, Lord (Exodus 28)
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