Women lie. It's as simple as that. A man might walk up to another man and say, "Wow, you've lost a lot of hair since I saw you last!" or "I think you've put on a few pounds in the past ... Read More about Why I Lie
A Big Ol’ Belt-Buckle Future
My horse-loving daughter was thrilled to be at her first rodeo, the Stampede Rodeo in Helena, Montana. She oohed and aahed and twisted in her seat, living vicariously through the cowboys and cowgirls ... Read More about A Big Ol’ Belt-Buckle Future
Going EMO
It’s that time of year, when we start going EMO. I don’t mean the depressed, black look with hair hanging in my eyes. I mean EVERY MOMENT OUTSIDE. I blogged about this a year ago today, and the ... Read More about Going EMO
The Man Who Waved My Loneliness Away
I thought I was alone with my loneliness in the North Dakota fog. I’d left my brother’s farmhouse early in the morning to make it to my destination before sunset. The forty mile stretch south of ... Read More about The Man Who Waved My Loneliness Away
Wire Wreath Form Repurposed into a Chandelier
I'm thrilled to have a guest blogger, my sister-in-law who's also one of my closest friends. I’ve spent hours at her country kitchen dining room table, drinking in coffee and pouring out my heart. ... Read More about Wire Wreath Form Repurposed into a Chandelier
Keep Your Chin Up!
Has it ever annoyed you to hear "Keep your chin up!" during a time of extreme pain or sorrow? As if adjusting body position could comfort you in your current circumstances. It seems silly, unless ... Read More about Keep Your Chin Up!
