Author Archives: Frankie
I’ve been building a rocket
I noticed that it’s been a while since I’ve posted. There is a good reason for that. I’ve been writing a book – something that I’ve wanted to do for quite some time. I didn’t think I had 60,000 words … Continue reading
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
“If God was here he’d tell you to your face, Man, you’re some kinda sinner” Tesla Tesla had it right…and, so wrong. Recently, a new acquaintance made an observation about human behavior that was a little curious. I had to … Continue reading
CHICKEN!
It used to be an invective we shouted to anyone that we thought was a ‘fraidy cat. This is me especially when I think about chickens. Dead chickens in meat trays with wiggly pink meat – not the characters that … Continue reading
The Black Friday Dress
It only cost 40 bucks. It was gorgeous. A midnight blue with tiny sparkles, a stretchy fabric that hugged my curves and revealed my shoulders. It was greatly marked down on a Black Friday in a mall I didn’t want … Continue reading
Overcoming fear by immersion, or submersion in this case.
When was the last time you did something risky? I don’t mean something stupid like evading the police in a car chase or jumping off a cliff. I’m talking about something that is out of character for you like speaking … Continue reading
Up From the Tomb
I received a newsletter from a missionary friend who is studying at a Massachusetts seminary. I know Aaron wouldn’t mind that I write about Jesus or even borrow his thought in his newsletter. (He called me brilliant…what a nice guy!!) … Continue reading
No apology necessary.
I’ve noticed something strange lately. I’ve decided it is a byproduct of the pandemic. It’s an aggression – sometimes a passive-aggressive reaction, too – toward rejection of community. Think about it. If you turned down someone’s invitation prior to the … Continue reading
“I Hate Math!”
For the boys next door: So, this showed up in my Facebook feed yesterday. I feel this deeply. No, I don’t regret that I got a BSW – a social work degree. It’s what I’m good at. I wanted that. … Continue reading
A better version of you
Ever wonder about why bad things happen to you? You’re pretty sure you didn’t do anything to precipitate the event but still you’re in this situation that seems untenable. People are hard against you. You feel no matter how good … Continue reading
Now that I’m retired….
In the summer, I love to sit on my back deck, tinkling the ice in my tea glass, wearing a floppy hat to shade my eyes while I survey the wildlife in my backyard. I enjoy the myriad of birds … Continue reading
Coaching Up 