Hi everyone! I can't believe it is April 2021! I hope you are all doing well. And hurray - spring is here! I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I read in March, and I almost completed my March TBR (to be read), and threw in some extras. So without further ado - my March Speed... Continue Reading →
I'm still working on draft two of my novel, but I'm also diving into reading more, and being intentional with reading goals, particularly reading or listening to more books in the mystery and non-fiction genres, and books by writers of color. So in that vein, here are some quick thoughts on my reading and writing... Continue Reading →
Happy National Black Literacy Day! Semicolon in Chicago, a bookstore and gallery space owned and operated by a Black woman, actively involved in literacy programs for the community, organized to get February 14th certified as National Black Literacy Day! ❤ In an article on LitHub, the bookstore owner DL Mullen describes her motivation for creating... Continue Reading →
For Black History Month this year, I wanted to share some book recommendations I've seen on my feeds. I haven't read any of the books yet but will definitely be adding them to my TBR (To Be Read) list and spending some $$ on books! 😀 I also gave reparations today via Kinfolk Kollective, and... Continue Reading →
Wishing you and yours a healthy, safe, and happy 2021! This year was, um, interesting, yes? Here's what I did in my 2020. I continue to work full time as a tech support person. I still solve fun problems for hospital software and enjoy working with my team. I'm not a fan of being on... Continue Reading →
Alright, NaNoWriMo - I hope I'm ready for you. The goal - write 50,000 words in the month of November. I'm as ready as I have ever been, and last night finished the latest draft of my outline. So here goes! A few of the podcasts/vlogs on my playlist:White HomeworkWriter's Detective BureauWriting ExcusesWriting with Jenna... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! Wishing you all health and hope and peace. It sure has been an "interesting" few months. I wanted to drop a quick note to give an update on my work and call. I am currently "on leave from call", which for me means I am taking a break from leadership in church and... Continue Reading →
I've been meaning to post the video of my ordination and circus filled fundraiser online since the videographer gave me the USB drive almost two years ago. So here ya go 🙂 It starts with the ordination - and proceeds to the circus variety show at 1:24. Unfortunately, the audio is missing for the first... Continue Reading →
Beloved friends and family of the Flame! I can’t believe today is my last day as your pastor, and this is my farewell sermon. Wow. It is also surreal to be stepping away as pastor in the midst of the uprisings of outrage over violence towards our black siblings. There is so much in our... Continue Reading →
Leo's Ordination and Circus Filled Fundraiser! July 2014, 2018 - We gathered to celebrate God's exuberant love for all and Leo's ordination as an ELCA pastor. We continued with a celebration of exuberant love in the community with a circus filled variety show and fundraiser for AIDS Walk Portland. You can check out the fantastic... Continue Reading →
