Author: Cathy Higgins

How Poor is Poor in America?

Take a moment to think about how much money you spend each day to exist – meaning how much you spend on food, transportation, and a roof over your head. Let’s ignore any extras like student debt or clothes or…

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When the Universe Speaks

A few days ago, I was feeling a bit blue. My body was out of sorts. My mind was, too. I was having a hard time shaking the unsettled and sad feeling that had lingered for days. I had been…

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Public Service Announcement

This is a fuzzy, cuddly neck warmer. The tan fleece material is quite soft. Inside are barley seeds which roll around and allow you to reshape it to your neck or whatever body part needs to be warmed. You can put it…

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Looking Back a Year

May 2nd, 2016. I was visiting family friends for the weekend in Chapel Hill and had stayed an extra day to work remotely from there. Things were chill. Enjoyable. It was pre-dawn and my phone was ringing. Dazed and confused…

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This Life Is Short

My dad’s recent passing reminded me that our opportunities are in the present, not the future. Spending time with those we care about is something that must occur in the present tense, not put off for some future day. I say this because…

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Funeral Aftermath, Part 2

On Sunday, October 2nd, we had a service at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Wendy Cook, followed by a service at the cemetery. Both services were beautiful. As I recall the procession from the funeral home to the cemetery, especially the moment when we…

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