Rebekah ManleyRisk LightingLightning lit up the terminal. “We will load the plane in 15 minutes. When there is a break in the storm, we will be ready for takeoff.” I…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Rebekah ManleyMindful NachosI CANNOT live my life like I eat nachos. They are one of my favorite foods, and I should enjoy EVERY bite. Instead, I’m always looking…May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
Rebekah ManleyBathroom KindnessI am minding my own business at the new Yeti Flagship store, washing my hands when WHAMMM!Apr 26, 20221Apr 26, 20221
Rebekah ManleyJust BreatheDowntown, under the shadow of the skyscrapers, a man walked towards me. I was 70% sure he was going to ask me for money — he had a look of…Apr 16, 20222Apr 16, 20222
Rebekah ManleyI Propose: Soul MatesWaves crashed the shoreline. The sun sayonara-ed with gold, pink and orange. A small pack of people scurried on the beach, laying down a…Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022
Rebekah ManleyI’ll be BothIn Costco, I spotted a dad on bended knee. He held up two beautiful costume options: “Do you want to be a mermaid or Wonder Woman?”Apr 7, 20221Apr 7, 20221
Rebekah ManleyFinsI’m in the water, swimming laps at the pool. Puffing away. I feel pretty good about myself. Pull. Pull. Pull. Breathe. Repeat and flip…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Rebekah ManleyPlane CrackersI can’t finish these crackers. Seconds earlier, it was a different story. “Cream cheese and Ritz, TOGETHER IN A CRACKER?” I commented to…Apr 2, 2022Apr 2, 2022
Rebekah ManleyDrive Thru the PointI pulled up to the first window and proudly handed over my coupon — the catalyst to my entire visit — and paid. In the back of my brain, I…Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
Rebekah ManleyHold SpaceI circled the packed YMCA parking lot. My anxious pre-yoga pep talk did not go well: “I’m not going to get a spot and I’ll be late for…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022