Was My Mother a 1950s Tradwife?
My mother was a tradwife, a bona fide 1950s tradwife. That’s what she wanted. That’s what she got. Read more.
The Trouble With Poinsettias
The trouble with poinsettias is — they don’t know that Christmas is over and it’s time to make an exit. Read more.
Widowed: If I Visit His Grave, Will It Help?
I said hello to Jon and his family, and then there was nothing more to do in this graveyard. Read more.
Maybe I Want a Facelift After All
Facelifts that leave your cheeks looking like you’re facing into 100-mph headwinds are not for me. Or are they? Read more.
Big News — Big Changes for This 2009 Website
Two big changes for my — 2009! — website: a major redesign and a more spacious writing schedule for me. Read more.
Finding Hope for Our Time — In Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Finding hope for our time: Charles Jennens’ libretto for Handel’s “Messiah” was a response to his time — and ours. Read more.
The Top Religion Stories of 2025 — From Religion News Association
The top religion stories of 2025 from the Religion News Association reflect a world of turmoil — and hope. Read more.
Click Here for Christmas Carols — The Old-Fashioned Kind
Music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Click here for Christmas carols — the old-fashioned kind. Read more.
All I Want for Christmas Is . . . Readers for ‘Wrestling with God’
All I want for Christmas is readers for my book, “Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith.” You can help make it happen. Read more.
Where to Throw a Throw Pillow? On the Bedroom Floor, of Course
Where to throw those fancy decorator throw pillows? At my house, if you’re getting into bed, you throw them on the floor. Read more.