who I was created to be

who I was created to be

I’m an introvert. Sandwiched right in between two confident, outgoing siblings and with parents who didn’t know a stranger, I felt like the odd one of the family. It wasn’t that I didn’t like people. I did. I loved that growing up, our home was always filled with strangers who never seemed to mind the simple…

A Quiet Person in a Noisy World

A Quiet Person in a Noisy World

The small bell on the door announces the arrival of more guests. The store resembles a living room — with cushions on the floor for reading and toys in a basket for playing. This humble bookstore boasts the charm of a private enterprise. It’s the kind of bookstore I love most.

My children are accustomed to our monthly visits, and they know to use our library-quiet voices when we’re here. So my youngest daughter tugs on my shirt with enthusiasm to garner my attention.

The End.

The End.