To the light of an overhead fan in the humid Florida air, my relatives would talk about politics. After dinner we would move to our back porch to the lanai overlooking our screened-in pool. Voices raised and laughter escalated over coffee and dessert. I was young. So I often excused myself from our guests when… Read More 3 Ways You Can Be Political (Yes, You!)
I was not expecting to get a scar across my stomach the day my son was born. He was delivered by emergency C-section during one of the most traumatic events of my life. Looking back I’m amazed how God carried him through, and how our story ended with a healthy (and strong!) baby in our arms.… Read More What We Can Agree on in 2016
My family moved to Florida when I was 8 years old from Long Island, New York. I remember sitting in the backseat of our Nissan hatchback as my parent’s drove around our new hometown. My face was practically pressed against the glass. I was mesmerized by the palm trees. As we drove, I couldn’t count them… Read More Tourist’s Eye View
I sat by the Hillsborough River next to downtown Tampa. I sat with my toddler and we talked about what we saw. We saw birds in the sky and buildings. We saw boats. “All kinds of boats,” she said. I taught her the word “paddleboats,” as dozens of them cruised by. We saw the green… Read More The Day the River Turned Green