I sent this to my legislators. Feel free to share: I strongly oppose the passage of HB140, the “Delaware Death with Dignity” act, which allows terminally ill patients to request physician assistance in ending their lives. I work for an agency which is heavily focused … Continue reading Delawareans: Oppose HB 160 legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide

Tips for the New Moms
Most of the time I still feel like a new mom, but when I look back on the time when I was getting ready to have my first child, it was a lot different than how I feel now, getting ready to have my third. … Continue reading Tips for the New Moms
A Few Post-Election Thoughts (Gag)
I know everyone is sick of these posts, but I have to say my piece, and be done with it. I'm going to go ahead and talk about my feelings after the election, so if you're at the point where anything containing the words "election" … Continue reading A Few Post-Election Thoughts (Gag)
Life Lessons 1-10
I was at a doctor’s appointment the other day, and I filled out all the forms, writing my age as “31.” Then a few hours later, I said, “Wait a minute,” remembered the year of my birth, did some counting on my fingers, and realized … Continue reading Life Lessons 1-10
Clinging to a Mustard Seed
The night is hurtling towards the early morning hours but I lie awake with my mind spinning. A sleepless night with no distractions is my enemy. I push away memories like ping pong balls in my head, only to have them return, jolting, distorted, as … Continue reading Clinging to a Mustard Seed
Self Care and the Christian Life
I grew up attending a conservative Christian school. Our skirts needed to be no more than 4 inches above the knee, and we had devotions every day and chapel once a week. I learned many of the foundational truths of my life in that school. … Continue reading Self Care and the Christian Life
Losing a Sibling to Suicide
Images in Grieving Since my brother died in 2011, I have taken my kids to see his stone each spring, and posted pictures. It is a peaceful and lovely place for them to run around. I hope to foster an environment where we feel … Continue reading Losing a Sibling to Suicide
How To Organize Your Life in 3.5 Years
In 2011, I started going through a book called One Year to an Organized Life. I got through it earlier this year (yes, I realize it's 2015), and here are some lessons I've learned along the way: 1.) If you want to have an organized life … Continue reading How To Organize Your Life in 3.5 Years
A Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism
In my last post, I introduced this response to the 10 non-commandments of Atheism that some dudes compiled. I don’t believe these dudes or this list is representative of all atheists any more than I believe the Tea Party is representative of all Christians. But, … Continue reading A Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism
A Pre-Ramble to my Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism
As I was poking around the world of internet news a while ago, I discovered an article about some dudes who wrote a book about what to do once you decide you’re an atheist, and then created a contest for people to send in what … Continue reading A Pre-Ramble to my Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism