When I was little I ran away from home. A lot. Not just to the backyard or the neighbor's front porch, but I ran...

Dogs know. You can rest here. The Weight of the World My jaw has carried the weight of the world since I can remember. She has kept planes in the air, found parking spots, and pushed her way through heavy traffic. She has pulled donkey carts up a hill, kept people sober, and written late-night term papers. She has a lifetime of pressing through the world, holding it all together, and keeping all the boats from rocking... Such a hard worker. And in her mind, she’s always alone

Embracing Stillness My dad speaks to me in funny ways… sometimes in still moments, or through animals, and in ways I don’t expect. This morning, a mallard sat on the dock, its brilliant markings contrasting against the blue sky and calm water. He was still, even as I approached. In that quiet moment, I heard something like, “Bring a coffee and pull up a chair,” as if he said it. And so, of course, I did. “See how calm the water is? How the lake is like glass today?” The duck

Short essays to remember the aliveness, longings, and intelligence of your body.