What is "safe" to you? I used to think that this picture above was my version of "safe"... Until trauma hit on our property. And excruciating and unspeakable pain came from out of nowhere. Since then, I have learned more in depth that complete safety does not exist in this broken world. People and situations will hurt you. And though maybe not intentionally, we will in fact hurt others. We are certainly not in Heaven yet. "Safe" has taken on new meaning for me as I have gained some wisdom...

Simple and lovely small, recycled glass vase For whatever reason, whether it be my upbringing or God's specific design for me, I delight in simple, lovely things. They bring me simple joy. Simple pleasure. They bring a smile to my face and soul. This vase that I have sitting in my studio is one of those simple things. It is empty. Very small. Round. Almost colorless even. Cost pennies. And I love having it around. I suppose in this case, in the absence of a complex design, it allows space for...