i live in the north country.  this dear ‘ole place comes complete with funny accented people, no shopping, struggling businesses, foul smelling air from large dairy farms, four restaurants to choose from, an economy that turned sour long ago, absolutely miserable weather — and yet, so many love it.  i love it.  i know people… Continue reading perfect world?

night one of my dance classes.  reflections? my teacher is amusing.  a regular north country gal complete with a blonde ponytail and a bit of a twang. mirrors are from the devil.  perfect for every young girl in the room who is in love with themselves and awful for the few self-conscious ones stuck in the… Continue reading just dance

sometimes all i need to know is that He knows.  sometimes all i need to know is that there is a High Priest who understands.  sometimes all i need to know is that me — plain old me with all my feelings — am noticed by the One who cares most. “You have kept count… Continue reading

i keep humming the lines from a dear old hymn.  growing up we used to gather around the piano, the mumsie would play, and we were all to sing along (3 part harmony, please).  i learned many of these ancient songs and love them more everyday. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine… Continue reading faithfulness

i don’t have much to say these days… i watch my bird.  a lot.  i’m not sure why i’m so fascinated by a small yellow thing but i am.  and she’s loud.  like really really loud.  i love it. the US Open is currently taking place seven hours south of us.  and the tv is… Continue reading little things.

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want. sometimes this is all i need to know.  when my head is muddled and my heart sore i remember that i’m to stick close to my Guider as He leads me.  He’ll supply abundantly what this tired soul needs.

12:55am.  i’m exhausted.  and sleep isn’t coming. instead darker color will join the circles under my eyes which have been my constant companion of late.  i suppose they move in when sleep finds a new place to be.  after many nights of tossing and turning until shut eye finally comes to my rescue, i laid… Continue reading young at heart.