Happy Mothers Day this Sunday to all you mommas out there. As it approaches this year, I think back on the most unusual one I ever experienced—one I spent with my husband, Hoyt, eight years ago in Lhasa, Tibet (2009). At an altitude of about 11,450 feet, Lhasa has been the center … [Read more…]
Ever since 9/11 (and before that, but not as much) we’ve heard the word “fundamentalism” in the news almost every day. The problem is we don’t get much of an explanation. No doubt, we get the idea that some fundamentalists are at least bigoted or at worst, violent. Fundamentalism, whether we … [Read more…]
Do you have a special quote you keep at your desk or on the refrigerator? I have a bunch stuck with tape on the side of my desktop and thumbtacked on the cork board hung on wall. I can see them as I write this. Other quotes are still on the pages … [Read more…]
Have you read my new memoir, Undertow? If so, thank you. And thank you for all the lovely notes, e-mails, and in-person messages sharing what this story means to you. If you haven’t yet read it, this post offers a link to Chapter One (free sample) and some fast facts. Many readers have … [Read more…]
Do you think fundamentalism is relevant to your life? Are you hungry for more information about it? If so, consider this post as a little fundamentalism menu. On today’s menu, we find appetizers, side dishes, and main courses on the topic of Christian fundamentalism. Last week’s post Launched in L.A.: … [Read more…]