The fact that my children’s school doesn’t have a protocol in place for classroom coverage when a teacher is sick is a nightmare. Teachers feel like they can’t call in sick. We’re paying for childcare we’re not receiving and are unable to work as necessary to pay for said childcare.

My children being convinced that Jurassic Park is not actually a dinosaur movie because most of the first 20 minutes do not involve dinosaurs.

When you get 8 hours of excellent sleep and when you wake up your children immediately exhaust you.

Got new bedding and now I’m never getting out of bed again. I’m sorry I can’t help it.

What kind of healer do you want to be in the world? Attune yourself to that.

Tonight at youth group a member of the parish came to tell us about their work with the local AIDS coalition and the intersection of homelessness with people living with HIV. Next time we’re gonna think about what we can do as a group to respond in support for this community.

Jury duty ruining my Mardi Gras plans… not about this obligatory early penitence.

Every week during worship I lean over to @adamclay.bsky.social as the organ introduces a hymn and say “this one’s a banger.” It never gets old.

If trauma breaks our concept of time, our ability to leave the past in the past or imagine a hopeful future, then trying to just be present in this moment right here and now has the potential to be healing.

I’ve had slices of king cake from 5 different bakeries this season. Is it time to move on?