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1 day 21 hours ago
Today's read-aloud post about words, friendship, and the value of living conversation.
I love words. They are not perfect, because they aren’t really the things themselves: the word “chicken” is not a chicken, it is just some scribbled lines on paper. The word &#…
1 day 21 hours ago
I love this post because it reminds me of the memory of a beautiful day I had with a friend. I treasure friendships where conversation…
1 week 2 days ago
Sometimes my everyday life doesn't feel sacred. Here I share honestly about my struggle with fear, regret, and how I build a brigdge to peace…
1 week 5 days ago
Sharing this post today on my early morning read-aloud.
I miscarried nine days before our 15th anniversary. There we sat, across the table at a little cafe, drinking coffee together. Our six living children were home with a friend who gave us the day t…
1 week 5 days ago
Today I am sharing how the creative process brought healing to my life in a season of great loss. mackenziechester.com/2019/08/28/marking-a-season-a-reflection-on-mourning-and-the-creative-process/
2 weeks 5 days ago
Reading this aloud today...
Keeping Part of You Alive (Motherhood and Creative Vision)
Sometimes I look in the mirror and barely recognize myself. What happened to that person I used to be–the one who was bubbling over with good ideas and introduced to strangers with an impres…
2 weeks 5 days ago
Thoughts about surrendering to motherhood in different seasons, and also how to hang onto the thread of who you are in the process... mackenziechester.com/2018/11/28/keeping-part-of-you-alive-motherhood-and-creative-vision/ For…
3 weeks 22 hours ago
I woke up from a dream where I was trying to explain to someone why I get up every morning to make these videos. I…
1 day 19 hours ago