#writing

Shanley McConnell

Sep 225 min read

What marriage taught me about "the best day of my life"

I heard it said that your wedding day is the best day of your life. But marriage is exquisite. It balances the whimsical nature of...

Shanley McConnell

Sep 2011 min read

Mastering the commonplace: a conversation on work and rest

The sky feels almost translucent; from the window I watch a sunrise open its vast, blue wings to reveal a more heavenly scape. The...

Shanley McConnell

Sep 185 min read

For want of goodness

In the 10th century BC, a musician named Asaph reflected on the nature of his home in the world by reflecting on the nature of God. Where...

Feb 14, 20183 min read

How To Learn That Love Is Never The Go-To Let-Go

when you read: listen to Juliet's Dream by Abel Korzeniowski. "Love is like dried flowers sometimes. Even though you watch the petals...

Feb 10, 20182 min read

Choosing Calligraphy Pens

When it comes to art & ink, there are hundred of writing utensils to choose from. I cannot begin to count the brands I have chosen over...

Jan 22, 20183 min read

Shoes To Suit Every Season

I have always loved shoes. Little miss shoes. That's what my great grandfather used to call me. I would wear those little, red sparkles...

Jan 20, 20181 min read

When The Waves Ride In

I’m twenty days late for a New Years’ post, but rereading old resolutions has led me to believe reflection comes in two waves, crashing...

Jan 20, 20182 min read

My Friends

It is wonderful to sit before you. I wish you a beautiful good-morning, good-evening, good-afternoon. It's that in-between, dusky-rainy...