I once wrote a poem while in college. A very daring task for someone like me—I’ve never been one for poetry, though at times I enjoy reading it. In my odd way of thinking, I find it funny that the Book of Psalms is a balm to my soul. There is something precious about delving […]

Think back over the last 5 years. Have you purchased a new pair of shoes within that timeframe? Were they for comfort? Elegance? Business? Did you purchase them to match an outfit for a special occasion? Or were they for a more functional purpose, say boots to protect your feet on a hike? Whatever the […]

“You’ve lost your spark.” I was told this once after a rather long and grueling swim practice. The years of training had kept me going, I had finished the set, but it was true, my spark was gone. There I was, an experienced swimmer with more than twelve years under my belt and thousands of […]

This blog was originally posted in 2016 but is still a pertinent message from Cherie Hurt for today. I used to write just as much as I breathed—or at least that’s what it felt like. I would go to bed with my next blog post in mind. I would often find myself scribbling notes across […]