Author Archives: thescreamingkettle

The second best writing advice I’ve ever read

Posted on September 21, 2012

Hey there. I’m still writing, I promise. I can prove it to you if you head on over the The Samizdat and read my newest piece.

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So I’m still writing, just…not here so much

Posted on July 13, 2012

Come on over to The Samizdat and check out my list of 18 things I want my daughter to know. While you’re there check the place out. We have some crazy talented contributors.

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Parole, silence, and cool Russian words

Posted on May 25, 2012

Things have been silent here. There have been reasons, and none of them have to do with writing, unfortunately. They are likely to stay silent here a little while longer. In the meantime, you can read my first article at … Continue reading →

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On community: food for thought (guest post by Erin Compton)

Posted on April 26, 2012

I’m honored to have the inimitable Erin Compton writing for me today. Erin’s blog showcases her brave and astute writing about a variety of topics, from depression to the loss of the sacred feminine in modern Christianity to struggling to connect with … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Friendship, Guest Posts, Intentional Community | 2 Comments

Friday Five: Musical loves I owe to my friend Honey

Posted on April 20, 2012

My friend Honey turns a year older tomorrow. In my teens she introduced me to some of the musical artists who have spoken to and for me so, so many times in my life. Happy birthday, Honey. The world’s better with you in … Continue reading →

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The fits hits the Shan #9: homesick for their light

Posted on April 12, 2012

There are stars sewn under my skin.  I used to keep them in my pockets, but they fell out too easily; I lost them in tall grass and bounding up stairs. Once I climbed a tree over a creek in … Continue reading →

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On healing rain, The Smiths, and still being emo at 30

Posted on April 11, 2012

I was curled on my side on my bed, the lights off, the covers over my head. It was five in the afternoon on a dismal Friday a couple weeks ago, and I had just gotten home from work. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Parenting, Music, Parenting, The Adventure of Life | 8 Comments

Intentional Community

Posted on April 9, 2012

We recently announced we are beginning a very small intentional community in October when our friend Melinda moves in with us. In the coming months Melinda and I (and Lyndie if we can peel her away from Pinterest) will be … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on March 29, 2012

Readers, I need to ask for some grace. The last couple weeks have been exhausting for me. Everything here is fine – marriage, parenting, health, friendships, plans – everything is good. But a friend is hurting, and I’m tired, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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I’m almost sorry about this one

Posted on March 27, 2012

I want the hours back I’ve spent chasing words through the crawlspace under my house, like rodents my cat won’t catch. There is a poetry to dirt under your nails when it comes from the garden, from hours in evening … Continue reading →

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