Musings on Michaelmas, inner darkness, and dragons This fall marks three years since I was first introduced to the festival of Michaelmas, and I find myself processing my feelings around the issue. My children love stories about dragons, and most of the books we have on their shelves come to a harmonious conclusion where the dragon(s) … Continue reading Misunderstood Dragons
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I took my wedding dress out of the protective storage box today
I took my wedding dress out of the protective storage box today. It looked beautiful in the box, neatly laid out, it was everything my twenty-two year old self had dreamed of. It was strapless, with some beading, white. The first time I put it on, it made me feel like a princess, I felt … Continue reading I took my wedding dress out of the protective storage box today
everything is always good
Every one of them says "how are you?" And you always have to say "good," even if you're not good. If you say things aren't good, they'll wonder -- aloud -- why you're placing "limits" on yourself or the situation. All things are possible through God and enough prayer. This does not stop … Continue reading everything is always good
I would like to apologize
I'm not back to regular posting yet, but I wanted to speak up. I recently had reason to go back and read some of my early posts. It has been seven years since I started to leave Christian Science, and nearly four years since I started this blog. Some of my early posts make my … Continue reading I would like to apologize
Pretending to be Furiously Happy
A few years ago I found myself sitting at the airport about to catch a flight that I didn't really want to be on, going somewhere I didn't really want to go, to undertake tasks that I'd rather have avoided. My father had passed away only a few months before, and I was flying across … Continue reading Pretending to be Furiously Happy
Why I’m doing this (reposted from The Ex-Christian Scientist)
Back in April I wrote my personal mission statement for The Ex-Christian Scientist. My work there, and having a life beyond my Ex-CS activities, are part of the reason I'm on hiatus for the summer. I thought I would share it with you here, and encourage you to visit The Ex-Christian Scientist if you have not already done so. I … Continue reading Why I’m doing this (reposted from The Ex-Christian Scientist)
the uneasy détente with the elephant: life “after” Christian Science
The other day at drop off I was chatting with some other mothers about how we spend our childfree mornings while our little ones are at school. The usual errands, cleaning, the occasional manicure or massage, sometimes a project, or various appointments. When we get back we compare notes on what we managed to accomplish, some … Continue reading the uneasy détente with the elephant: life “after” Christian Science
everlasting light
Good Christian Scientists don't need lamps, they simply pray for everlasting light. Inspired by The case of the missing lamp knobs via the Christian Science Sentinel image via https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-0/9651_448448535216933_880517992_n.jpg
still not writing a book
"If your first book is a a memoir about leaving Christan Science, would my mother regret telling you to write one?" the dear husband's morning musing.
When Christian Scientists are talking to each other
My friend and fellow blogger, Karen the Madcap Christian Scientist recently shared a post entitled "suggestions for talking with" reminding people not to make assumptions, presumptions. She has several lists, including When Christians are talking with atheists, When atheists are talking to theists and so on, until she comes to my two favorite: When non-Christian … Continue reading When Christian Scientists are talking to each other
kind-ism 
