by Deb Farris | Feb 9, 2026 | Aging Parents, Family, Musings
In memory of Dad. “Taters” was originally posted in February 2015 My dad, Bill, would have been 96 today. This is the first year since he “went home to Jesus,” as he always said, that I forgot it was his birthday. I only remembered because it...
by Deb Farris | Jan 25, 2026 | Faith and Writing, Grace in Ordinary Places, Musings
I’ve been editing instead of writing, tightening instead of wandering, and somewhere along the way I found myself praying for a second chance—again. This essay is about surrender, humility, and learning to trust grace when the outcome still feels uncertain. Once upon...
