Posts by Melissa McKay
Faking It
On March 6th, I auditioned for an annual production called Listen To Your Mother. The cast reads essays they have written about motherhood. These can be aspects of being a mom, having a mom, or having/being a mother figure. I went to last year’s show with a friend that has read my blog and knows…
Read MoreThank You For Being A Friend
I joined Facebook seven years ago. It seemed like a fun community, an easy way to reconnect with old high school friends, and a way to stay in touch with family far away. It has brought me much joy and laughter over the years. I love seeing pictures: of your children, places you’ve been, life…
Read MoreA Change Is Gonna Come (Part 2)
It’s been 8 months since I began this journey. I have lost 23 pounds. And it has taken me all 8 months to lose them. I would get so discouraged in the beginning. Working out 4 times a week and eating better, only to GAIN 2 pounds at the end of the week. I’m now…
Read MoreA Change Is Gonna Come (Part 1)
Since you’re all following me on Facebook, you are well aware that I’ve been on a rather important quest this year. Over the last 20 years, I’ve slowly gained pounds here and there. For a long time, I did little more than bitch about it. I’d toyed with the idea of doing something, but a…
Read MoreY’all Gon Make Me Loose My Mind
Ah, Facebook. Most days, I love it. It brings me endless hours of joy, especially on those days that my newsfeed is filled with pictures of my friends’ and family’s kids or grandkids, hilarious internet memes, friends’ funny anecdotes, and cat videos. Mercy, there’s nothing like a good video montage of cats being their spastic,…
Read MoreLay Down Your Life: Vespers Homily #2
The last homily I gave came rather easily to me. I found a connection in the scriptures with my passion for gardening, so it kind of wrote itself. This week, however, I’ve poured over the scriptures trying to find something that spoke to me. I mean, I could easily write about the 23rd Psalm, but…
Read MoreKnock On Wood
My husband and I were chatting in the kitchen Monday morning. Being self-employed, he’s home for a while most mornings, and on my days off, I’m around for a couple hours before I run off to work out and get my errands accomplished. This is when we remind each other what’s on the agenda for…
Read MoreNew Year’s Reso…Whatever
What is it about humans, me in particular, that we feel compelled to write out a list of goals that we want to accomplish in the coming year? And why do we challenge ourselves to maintain these lifestyle changes for an entire year? I mean, a year is SO LONG. Is that why we so…
Read MoreHope In The Midst Of Despair: My 1st Vespers Homily
When I signed up to give a homily for the first time in Vespers, I didn’t know when I would be asked, or what texts I would be working with. Eric contacted me a couple of weeks ago to ask if I could be ready in 2 weeks, and I had just a slight freakout.…
Read MoreA Mom Looks At 40
This is the final few days of my 30’s. I’m not handling the prospect of turning 40 very well, and honestly, I can’t even explain why. I have very few regrets, and I’m right where I wanted to be at this age. Wanting to hold on to my youth isn’t a vanity thing. I’ve just…
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