When You Don’t Fit In
Ruby and I are at a rest stop in the desert near Dome Rock, Arizona. The sun is feels like it’ll set this little camper van on fire soon; we’ll… Read More »When You Don’t Fit In
Laurie Lee Pawlik
Loving What Is
Palm Springs was never on my list of places to visit. Yet not only am I here, I love its beauty and diversity! Weaving between the palm trees and noisy… Read More »Loving What Is
A Lump in the Road
Last week when I wrote What’s Worse Than Being Alone?, health issues weren’t on my mind. It’s different this week. I’ve been dealing with hip pain for six months—sometimes it… Read More »A Lump in the Road
What’s Worse Than Being Alone?
A million things are worse than being alone! I’ve spent the last five Christmas holidays by myself. It’s much, much worse to be in a relationship—or surrounded by family and… Read More »What’s Worse Than Being Alone?
The Heart Has Reasons
Have you ever felt compelled to do something, but not known why? You couldn’t understand it, much less explain it. That’s how I felt about getting Ruby. I’ve never owned… Read More »The Heart Has Reasons
Have You Met Your Worst Enemy?
When I lived in Africa I shared a house with three American teachers. One of them—Susan—was popular, kind, authentic, fun and interesting. She worked as a special needs teacher, so she… Read More »Have You Met Your Worst Enemy?
How My Body Tells the Truth When I Can’t
A few winters ago, I really really didn’t want to go to Edmonton and spend Christmas with my husband’s family. The only problem was that I couldn’t say no.
Who Do They Say You Are?
“Who do you say I am?” a wise man once asked. I love the simplicity and authenticity of this question. I love how open-minded and open-hearted the man was, how… Read More »Who Do They Say You Are?