I've been thinking about books a lot lately. Maybe it's because I'm writing my own and as the chapters take shape, I think of what this story will become. I think of the hopes I have for it in the world. My mother is a book lover and I am every bit her daughter. I am also my father's girl and he was a storyteller all of his days, and in those ways of nature and nurture, writing came as naturally as turning a page or gathering a small group to listen to a tale. I was writing before I …
Archives for March 2016
Peace and Hope on this Beautiful Tragic Easter
I wrote this status update on my Facebook page this morning but I thought I'd share it here too for those of you who don't follow me there. I didn't plan to blog today and these are just some random thoughts for those living in the tension of today and everyday. I missed church this Easter morning because my back is still a mess and there's no way I could sit for that long. My family went on without me. Later, Josh will help me to the car and I'll see if I can tolerate the 5 minute …
On Red Lipstick and Lady Danger: A She Loves Post
I. Mac makes my favorite red lipstick. I twist it from the bullet and it rises up in brazen scarlet and smears across my lips. Lady Danger on my lips is holy rebellion. I smack them together and lean into the mirror. I see all of me. I am a biracial Asian American woman, and I am beautiful, I am worthy of being seen. The bravado to believe it is something I fight for every day. These lips were created to speak truth. I'm over at She Loves today sharing on Red Lips, Lady Danger, and Holy …