Group Therapy

Yesterday
my entire women's small group
decided we should probably see a counselor

individually

and for a myriad of different reasons.

Because life is hard sometimes
and everyone has got a lot of crap
they're carrying around everyday.

And maybe it would just be good to talk about it.

And I think this may be
the most authentic group of people
I have ever been so blessed
to be placed with.

Coffee Shop Banter

Today

my coffee shop friend

was wearing a t-shirt

a sweatshirt

a button-up

a vest

and a coat

simultaneously. 

As I confronted him on this 

extraordinary wardrobe choice

he simply remarked...

"Well, what was I supposed to wear?" 

Followed by,

"My girlfriend told me I should start dressing in layers."

And,

"But, seriously, is that not normal?" 

At which point I proceeded to laugh,

as I shared with him the brutal truth.

"I wouldn't say it's 'normal'

but it is a unique choice."

Promptly pointing to my feet,

he rebutted,

"Do you always match your socks to your cardigan? 

Because that's probably not normal." 

I concur, dear coffee shop friend,

I concur. 

First Date

I haven’t been outside in three days

That is how cold it is.

But this hot tea

And your warm words

Make every shiver worth it.

I’ve lost track of how many doors

You’ve opened for me

All of them.

More than every guy I’ve ever known

Combined.

Six point five hours

Of tea

And stories

And theology

And fortune cookies

That lack any mysterious sentimental value

But taste okay.

It’s everything

I could have wanted.

And 97% less awkward than anticipated.