eat stories like grapesTHE TRUTH ABOUT SANTAI had woken up early with the full magic of Christmas in my heart, but within minutes the sleeves of my snowman pajamas were drenched in…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
eat stories like grapesThe Minimalist’s Guide to Savoring the HolidaysThe Black Friday Death Count rang in this year at 9 deaths and 102 injuries related to holiday shopping. To paraphrase Carl Honore in his…Nov 23, 2016Nov 23, 2016
eat stories like grapes“they are eating my flesh,” says the boy who has never tasted chocolateKILLJOY ALERT: This week’s story brings to light some very inconvenient truths. It may contain some things you did not know. Once you know…Oct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
eat stories like grapesfear no more, says the heart, committing its burden to some seaI am one of those weird adults that can’t swim. I love adventure. I love the outdoors. But I will never be that person dangling over a…Jun 22, 2016Jun 22, 2016
eat stories like grapeswavewhite wedded words shimmering on the dim tideIn honor of Bloomsday, I’d like to share some of my favorite quotes from James Joyce’s Ulysses, along with some photos taken on our visit…Jun 16, 2016Jun 16, 2016
eat stories like grapesask me and I will play all the love that I hold insideI was born with my eyes wide open and poetry in my bones. The poetry, I got from my dad, and I fixed my big eyes on him from the day I was…Jun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016
eat stories like grapesbetween un-being and beingI had put on my favorite jeans that morning. I am short and athletically built, so I tend to have a difficult time finding a good pair of…May 11, 2016May 11, 2016
eat stories like grapesand now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be goodMy mom is a rich woman. My life has not been perfect, but at its best, it has been abundant and luxurious. I have been blessed. To show you…May 8, 2016May 8, 2016
eat stories like grapesdefy and define the darknessToday’s story is one that has been recorded before, told and retold within certain faith traditions, and yet one that is also personally…Apr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016
eat stories like grapesin this world of yesEvery family has those stories which are turned over and over again at family get-togethers. There’s a fun little story that goes around in…Apr 20, 2016Apr 20, 2016
