In case you missed it, (and I’ve been terrible about updating the blog- you’ll find most of my content on Instagram), my debut memoir was birthed into the world October 26, 2021 Wanderlost: Falling from Grace and Finding Mercy in All the Wrong Places A coming-of-age travel memoir that probes thorny spiritual questions while taking…
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The River and the Imaginary Variable
I was raised on the banks of the Saline River in Benton, Arkansas. My “home” was a miniature distributary where the water was just calm and shallow enough to settle in cozily. My “food” was giant sycamore leaves I called fish. It was where I learned to tread water. It was where I caught the…
Crucifixion of the Warrior God, a book review
The Crucifixion of the Warrior God is an endlessly thought-provoking and spirit-challenging work. Don’t read it if you want to stay comfortable with what you already know.
Driving in Bangkok
I’ve been living in Bangkok for a year and a half, and I am finally feeling brave enough to drive in this country. Actually, my husband gets credit for pushing me to do it before leaving for a month-long trip. Up until now, I have dragged myself and three kids around in taxis, trains,…
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