Category: Courage

It’s been a lifelong struggle for me, this battle between icky spider and frightened girl. Growing up, my older sister Kelley was my hero. I would spot a spider, yell for Kelley, and in she would fly – minus the cape, but carrying some makeshift weapon (usually a shoe). And she, my dear, brave sister, […]

It was a beautiful November afternoon. As I drove down a winding back road, I took in the shades of color in the trees, the clear blue of the sky, and the brilliant white of the clouds – as much as I could while still trying to be a responsible driver. I was on my […]