The whir of the refrigerator fills the white-walled space with noise. I am sitting alone in our new home, a luxury few and far between at this phase of my life (one filled with small fingerprints echoing throughout my home). From my nestled space on the couch, I witness the green of oak swaying in … Continue reading Contemplation
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God in the Garden
It is our second season of learning how to be good plant parents. I grew up surrounded by gardeners. People who, beaming, would dive their teeth into the fresh crisp red of a homegrown tomato, right off of the vine. People who treated their plants as their children, and unfortunately, at times- better. You'd think … Continue reading God in the Garden
Blue Pillar Candle
Tonight we are stuffed into our bed in the usual sardine fashion. This particular night, we are packed into a new arrangement. Sister holds onto small-brother, for the first time in the 9 months since he was born, leaving one of my shoulders free. My body is given a rest from its nightly contortionist act. … Continue reading Blue Pillar Candle
Jess and The Fiat 