they can’t breathe

they can’t breathe

he can’t breathe they can’t breathe 401 years since it began on U.S. soil iron-collars - they can’t breathe 315 years since it was law iron-chains - they can’t breathe 160 years since the last delivery smothered in a hidden hold - they can’t breathe 57 years since the peaceful protests of Selma high-pressure fire [...]

Word of the Day: Heart

Word of the Day: Heart

I remember seeing a greeting card a long time ago, either one I received when I was pregnant with my first son (now 16, almost 17) or one I gave to somebody else around that time. And it resonated with me so strongly, I've never forgotten it. The quote varies a bit depending on where [...]

Where the boys are…

Where the boys are…

via Photo Challenge: Place in the World  My place in the world is wherever these three boys are.  I know someday they won't need me (at least not until they need childcare!) but regardless of what they need, MY place is where they are.  At least to be there just in case they need me.  [...]

Here We Go…

Here We Go…

I'm finally doing it.  I've started other blogs before, but they never stuck, and I think it was for a number of reasons, mostly because I didn't really have anything to write about.  I just knew I wanted to write, but the idea of what I had to say was so vague.  And I was [...]