a walk to beautiful...and my luxury to cry

i love being a woman.

my heart broke and opened to an even larger sphere when i watched this documentary. i cried, and thought of what a luxury it is to weep, to admit heart break. these women go through so much heart break. i believe their hearts have broken so much that they can feel on a level that i would be lucky to know.

watch the documentary here or here. a wonderful way to spend a friday night.

how to help.

{p.s. the cellos cry in the background...so beautiful}

{p.p.s. my fourth nephew was born early this morning...six weeks early! mom and baby are well. so grateful. so happy to be a woman.}

A Writer's Dream

My mom and I just finished watching a documentary on the life of the great American author, Wallace Stegner. I've read three of his books in my life, and have loved every one. After watching the biography, I want to read ALL of his books...but that will have to wait until summer time.

I was taken by his dedication to his education, to the environment, and to his writing. I was especially interested in how he mentored his students. As I walk around campus these days I find myself hopelessly dreaming of having a mentor. I wonder if professors ever seek out the underdogs...the shy students who just need a little push, a little something that would say, "I know you've got it in you, let me point you in the right direction." Why do I feel like the days of professors as mentors is over?

Could really use a Wallace Stegner in my life right about now.