I have two memories which float through my brain when I wake in the night. They circle in my head, like planes in a holding pattern waiting on the right conditions to land. It seems they never quite touch the ground, but just keep the loop going enough to prevent my mind from resting fully. … Continue reading Sweet Dreams
Inspiration
Dear Grief,
Pardon the wee hour. It seems to me this is your most active time, when I am sleeping, or attempting to. Grief, I am more than familiar with your sneaky-behind-the-scenes ways. Frustration bubbles over at a family member or a co-worker. Sadness pops up at a television commercial and tears roll. Confusion over which cereal … Continue reading Dear Grief,
Independence Day
If you haven't read this all the way through, you might want to. If you have, you might want a refresh. In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have … Continue reading Independence Day
The Whirlwind…
There is a whirlwind blowing worldwide. It is disorienting. In the midst, the landscape is changing. From my window, I watch. From the safety of my chair, I see. It is alarming. It is scary when debris flies by, so close. Destruction seems so immanent. Inches away. For now, I am safe from where I … Continue reading The Whirlwind…
Bearing Witness
I asked God what can be done in these current times. If I was born for such a time as this, what does that even mean? I felt him tell me I am his witness. Bearing witness means to give an account of what one has seen or experienced. I decided to make an ongoing … Continue reading Bearing Witness
I Am the Ocean
I have been around for eons dancing with the moon. She and I have an ebb and flow like the dance partners that we are. It seems that despite the music playing around us, we have our own song. People drive long distances to hear it. It causes them to frolic and play. Before long, … Continue reading I Am the Ocean
On Becoming “Them”
As humans we want to hold the high moral ground. It has always been so. The number of wars which have been fought based on superiority alone is staggering. We are right, they are wrong. We will fight to the death to prove it. Sacrifice our children. Bomb our neighbors. All to defend ourselves and … Continue reading On Becoming “Them”
The Storm
The rain on my rooftop stills my heart. The thunder rolls around and through the valley, reminding me that storms are mobile. They do not stay forever. The deluge pounds the shelter over my head. It rolls down outside my window like a waterfall, creating a familiar hiss. The lightning and thunder are having a … Continue reading The Storm
Welcome Newcomers
I was at a book festival this past weekend. I met some authors from around the Southeast, as well as some lovely readers. I wanted to take today to welcome these newcomers to Michelle’s Mosaic. You will find I write about many topics as I process life. Feel free to browse around all the categories. … Continue reading Welcome Newcomers
Image Dei
I found a couple of words… Imago Dei - latin for the image of God. Genesis says from the very beginning; every person was created in God’s image. The beggar. The refugee. The displaced. The sex workers. The poor. The addict. The tax collector. The religious. The disabled. I have had the privilege to see … Continue reading Image Dei
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