Family

Sparrows

Thoughts on Miscarriage

“I got you a present!” I told Lily, my five-year-old, who was buckled into the backseat of our SUV…

Langley and Lee Metcalf

My daughters leaned out the window of our minivan and waved to me with tears in their eyes…

Cooking With Fire

Goats greeted me with fluffy tails bobbing up and down, waving hello. In a distant field, horses trotted and pranced as the sun was setting…

A Homemade Home

The motor of Mom's coffee machine reverberated as fresh decaf espresso poured from the spout. A touch of heavy cream and a dash of cinnamon rounded out the roasted flavors of the coffee…

Lunch Break Love

Pulling the metal ball chain downward in one brisk motion, I clicked off the 'Open' sign. After locking the door, I finished sweeping up the floors of the frozen yogurt shop…

Grandma’s Flower Garden

The morning light pours through my east-facing window as I clutch the quilt up around my chin. The burnt orange and floral quilt squares drape my body in warmth…

Feeding My Family

This year I turned 30. My life has been really great, but one challenge that I have faced since my youth is body insecurity, which naturally made my relationship with food…