April 26, 2026 April is coming to a close and I wish I could hold onto it. This is one of the sweetest months of the year as spring sets in, planting begins, and the weather is generally mild and comfortable. Planting brings a sense hope, anticipation, and joy. This year I’m trying to grow cherry tomatoes and parsley in a rectangular pot on the patio. We’ll see if I can keep them alive through the intense Texas summer. Aliveness seems especially important right now. We’re liv

August 20, 2023 This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of my dad’s passing, and I have been reflecting on a word that came to me...