Shay Very few people realize that I am a preacher’s kid otherwise known as a PK. Jokes and stereotypes abound about PK’s and there probably is a bit of truth in them. The funny thing is my Dad spent most of my childhood spiritually searching, but never really straying far from his Southern Baptist roots. Often …
Every year I am inspired to celebrate Festivus because frankly while I love to celebrate the birth of Jesus, all the other aspects of Christmas annoy me. Sadly no one in my clan will play along with me. So, I get no opportunity to air my grievances and while I thought about writing a public …
A few days ago, a fellow writer that I have nothing but the greatest respect for was having a bad day. My natural inclination as a “helper” and problem solver is to try to “help” but I quickly realized that not all problems need to be fixed. Sometimes when people are venting, they just …