Most of my experience with church is from a suburban, predominately white, Catholic setting. I know exactly when to sit, stand, then sit again, followed by more standing, the occasional kneeling, and finally more sitting and standing. Remaining quiet, calm, and in control of your body is revered in the church of my youth. Singing […]

It’s a 50 mile race. Each gal takes 1-2 legs lasting anywhere from 3- 12 miles until the finish line. We get ready for it by running together throughout the year. We share the intimate details of our lives, while exercising our legs and lungs. It’s one of my favorite times, and these are some […]

We all have a voice. There are countless adjectives to describe the array of colors that emerge from each person’s mouth. The formation of sounds becoming vibrations within the vocal chords can be described as booming, quiet, fierce, soft, boisterous, whiny, gentle, strong, sly, bold, crafty, valiant, silly, calculating, spirited, reckless, tender, shifty, feisty, tired, […]