a heavier post.

There's really no other way to broach the topic of this post than to just jump in. Don't know if you know, but April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The fact that this month is designated to this specific cause is slightly bittersweet. I love that we are getting word out and creating awareness. But a larger part of me is deeply saddened at the fact that we have to have this month, because it means that the issue of sexual assault is still a problem around the globe.

Steubenville. India. California. Canada.

These are just a small sampling of what has been happening to women lately. But I think we all understand that it isn't just happening to young women, or women period. What's troublesome to me is that we as a species are so divided on the topic. How is it possible to debate something that is so black and white? Sexual assault, regardless of age, gender, or race, is taking away something from another human being and robbing them of pieces of their life.

So what can we do about it? Turns out, tons. You can get more information from the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network. You can read this interview with author Laurie Halse Anderson and find out more about her work in supporting RAINN. You can watch and share this PSA created as a response to the Steubenville trial. And then watch the interview with the individual's behind the video. You can donate your time or money and work with support groups. But mostly, you can be compassionate and ensure that social justice occurs. Let's not stay quiet on this. Let's do it for the survivors.

gone to the sea + some links.

Escaped to the ocean this weekend. There's nothing like the whipping wind and the sea to bring clarity when you need it.

I thought I would share some links from around the web:
1. This honest post on spring and gratitude.
2. An article about a woman trying to keep cursive alive.
3.The Before Midnight trailer.

Have a great week, y'all!

april fifth.

Life has been hectic lately. The kind of hectic that doesn't leave time to sit down and savor the little moments. And so we got intentional about it: went to the market for bread and cheese, sat down, and just lingered over the meal. Here's to everyone enjoying the little moments this weekend.

a belated pi day.

These were from Pi Day earlier in the month. I don't know about you, but I consider it to be a real holiday, and as such, I celebrated it with loved ones at the Pie Hole. We split the Earl Grey Tea pie and within a couple of minutes of taking the top photos, we took this one: Guess we kind of liked it.

In other news: The fast is over today. Did anyone else participate in a fast? Is anyone still participating in a fast? (I know that there are some faiths that will not end their fast until Easter.) I've been joking that I'm finally returning to the land of the living. Although I didn't give up this space as part of the fast, I kept thinking that it'd be best to hold back for a little and spend less time here and more time out there. Have a great week, everyone!

ash wednesday.

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of a period of fasting for many. I'm incredibly excited this year about the fast and how God will move through it. So this morning I said my goodbyes, logged out of my social media sites, and deleted the applications from my phone. I decided that one of the things I wanted to fast from was these sites of connectivity and focus on connecting with God. I'm curious to read/hear about what others are giving up if you're participating in a fast this Lent season.

Here are a few links of things I've encountered over the last couple of weeks:

1. An excellent Times article on Not Being Dead

2. If you haven't seen them already, this Pep Talk from Kid President and the animated short, Paperman

3. This genius idea from Distil Union in Charleston, SC. (Hurry, they only have 16 more days to fund their project!)

4. And a little belated, but a great article on the movie, Groundhog Day

saturday.

earlier today.

I'm trying my best to pull out my camera in the small, unplanned moments. Sometimes it ends with me almost falling over a curb because I wasn't paying attention to the ground below me. Here are two images from today. I hope you all like them.