Dear Lily June, When I asked your dad, Ryan, whose never been a big fan of Christmas (for reasons all… Read more Star of Wonder–On the Occasion that It’s Time for Me to Pass Down a Gift
Why I Love Your Father–On the Occasion that You’re Having a Merry, Little Christmas
Dear Lily June, Many moons ago, back when your father and I were still just engaged but not yet married,… Read more Why I Love Your Father–On the Occasion that You’re Having a Merry, Little Christmas
The Climbing Fish–On the Occasion that Your Family Periodically Falls Apart
Dear Lily June, The call came in yesterday. My cousin Whitley, who had been bankrolling my sister’s work-from-home job as a… Read more The Climbing Fish–On the Occasion that Your Family Periodically Falls Apart
God Help Me through the Holidays–On the Occasion that You’re Contemplating Faith at Christmastime
Dear Lily June, In the wake of the election of Donald Trump, your mother was despairing. Like many others, I… Read more God Help Me through the Holidays–On the Occasion that You’re Contemplating Faith at Christmastime
Covered in Skin–On the Occasion that You’re Learning Your Colors
Dear Lily June, The mother in me takes so much pride in you. We’re currently working on colors. “Geen” I… Read more Covered in Skin–On the Occasion that You’re Learning Your Colors
Lessons–On the Occasion that Your Grandpa Derrick Comes for a Visit
Dear Lily June, A week from today, your maternal grandparents–your Grandma Raelyn and Grandpa Derrick–will come for a visit. A… Read more Lessons–On the Occasion that Your Grandpa Derrick Comes for a Visit
The Divided States of America–On the Occasion that There Is No There, There
Dear Lily June, I admit it: I have been avoiding you on the page. In real life, my darling daughter,… Read more The Divided States of America–On the Occasion that There Is No There, There
The Talk, Part 15 of 10,000–On the Occasion that Love Hurts
Dear Lily June, We live in a world where domestic violence and sexual assault exist. I lived in a home… Read more The Talk, Part 15 of 10,000–On the Occasion that Love Hurts
Halloween 2016–On the Occasion that We Got the Treat of a Lifetime
Dear Lily June, All day, your parents told anyone who would listen, “No, we’re not taking her yet. She can’t… Read more Halloween 2016–On the Occasion that We Got the Treat of a Lifetime
From the Blueblack Cold–On the Occasion of Your Grandfather’s Birthday
Dear Lily June, It is my father’s–your grandpap Edward’s–birthday. This day of the year is always a loaded one for… Read more From the Blueblack Cold–On the Occasion of Your Grandfather’s Birthday
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