So, watching “Annie” with your adopted Haitian daughter can be actually incredible. On so many different levels the classic Albert Finney version sets a standard. Cinematic quality combined with beautiful choreography join the plot and excellent cast to warm the soul. I didn’t expect to be so moved by the orphanage scenes. With Lenia pressed […]
Family
Lenia time.
She sings “Whatcha gonna get me for my birthdaaaaaaay?” So I’ve been sitting at the kitchen table for the past 2+ hours with Lenia sitting next to me. She needs. What began as a quick Christmas ordering while eating leftover (steak, potatoes and onions warmed in a cast iron skillet) turned into a comfortable session […]
Good bye, Mammaw.
Why? I struggle with Uggs left everywhere in the house, dirty dishes left on the counter, and the magnitude of laundry generated each week. But this day I care less. I have lost my grandmother. She took me to church. She made cornbread salad. She worried. She collected Precious Moments figurines. She led a family […]