Liz Kitchens 2/7/22 Liz Kitchens 2/7/22

I Stole My Husband

Liz Kitchens 1/6/22 Liz Kitchens 1/6/22

New Year's Reflections

Liz Kitchens 11/28/21 Liz Kitchens 11/28/21

Grateful for Animal Crossings this Thanksgiving

I confess to having blue expectations about Thanksgiving this year. Our kids and friends had other plans or were too far away to make traveling accessible. The holiday does not really have enough days built in to justify the expense. Ultimately, though, our Thanksgiving blessings scattered themselves throughout the week.

Liz Kitchens 11/21/21 Liz Kitchens 11/21/21

A Passion for Clay Molded a Friendship

I lost a beloved friend last week. Julie Caton was (it’s hard to use past tense in referring to her) a cultured, intelligent, grace-filled person. She quietly attended mass at St. Margaret Mary Catholic church most days. She didn’t make a big deal about her spiritual life, she simply lived out her practices. As sophisticated as Julie was, she disdained fancy. She embraced Florida’s casual lifestyle. Everything about Julie was authentic.

Liz Kitchens 10/19/21 Liz Kitchens 10/19/21

The Jeremiah Project Obit

“Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand”. That line served as a metaphor for our program. Clay comes from the ground and grounds those who touch it; clay requires centering on the potter’s wheel before it can be shaped; clay is forgiving, it can be remolded if we make a mistake; shaping a vessel simulates the power we have to shape our own lives. These were the messages we hoped, ever so subtly, to convey. It’s amazing how a ball of clay and a spinning wheel ground and center even the most anxious of pupils. Creative expression can be an oasis, offering a refuge for kids whose lives are often fraught with turmoil and hardship.

Liz Kitchens 9/9/21 Liz Kitchens 9/9/21

Hot Golf

Liz Kitchens 7/28/21 Liz Kitchens 7/28/21

God Must Have a Sense of Humor

Liz Kitchens 7/1/21 Liz Kitchens 7/1/21

No Son, Your Body Odor Does Not Smell Like Roses

Liz Kitchens 6/6/21 Liz Kitchens 6/6/21

Transforming Adversity into a Cherished friendship

Someone Who Can See Us As Our Best and Most Complete Selves is what we aspire to with friendships

Liz Kitchens 5/10/21 Liz Kitchens 5/10/21

On Being is great for Exploring hard questions Listen for meaning

Liz Kitchens 4/12/21 Liz Kitchens 4/12/21

Happy 87th Birthday Mom

Liz Kitchens 4/3/21 Liz Kitchens 4/3/21

Game Changers: Birth control Pill and COVID Vaccine

Liz Kitchens 3/8/21 Liz Kitchens 3/8/21

#Choose to challenge the Bra

Liz Kitchens 3/1/21 Liz Kitchens 3/1/21

"I Can See Clearly Now..."

Cataract surgery has transformed my impressionistic view of the world into a more realistic view, as I am now able to see the gorgeous details of nature more clearly.

Liz Kitchens 2/9/21 Liz Kitchens 2/9/21

I Can't Hear You I'm Wearing a Mask

How do you think the mask feels having to compete with other masks for the privilege of protecting your face? This tongue-in-cheek essay, told from the perspective of the mask, illustrates the opportunities and frustrations of mask-wearing in the time of COVID-19.