You can always sit with us I think, feel, believe in my bones as I pinch my finger on a folding chair and cuss under my breath I think, feel, believe in my bones that it is always better to land on the side of love. Under my breath, I murmur I know I will […]
She Rises: An Eighth Grade Gathering
by on November 4, 2018 16 Comments
By Carrie Kuba | Instagram: @carriekubawrites The bleachers were cold. As I sat in my green and white cheerleading uniform, constantly realigning the pleats of my skirt, I watched the boys’ 8th grade basketball team enter the gym in single file. They sat in front of me in metal chairs that clanked and scraped the […]
This is How My Body Speaks
by on October 23, 2018 11 Comments
I think of myself as a pretty laid-back kind of gal. Most days I’m able to let go of the minor frustrations of daily life. When more major problems appear, I can usually take a step back and acknowledge the pain, confusion or hurt without getting pulled under by them. Once a month this changes. […]
We Don’t Need Whitewashed Warriors
by on October 22, 2018 11 Comments
We like our warriors a little wounded, flawed. It makes for a more interesting story when the hero has to overcome their demons to win the day. Wonder Woman goes on despite her broken heart and disillusionment. Odysseus had to deal with his hubris to complete his journey. Paul continued his ministry, never rid of […]
Money, Gremlins, and the Voices in My Head
by on October 15, 2018 18 Comments
Recently I did something I never thought I would do. I walked into the bank and made an appointment to see a financial planner. For some people this is a very routine thing to do, but not for me. Simply put: I do not have a lot of money. I worked in non-profits for most […]
