Something new . . .
Hello Friends, I was recently interviewed by my friends Sarah and Mia of The Kindred Voice for their podcast The Kindred Convos. I’ve received a lot…
One of the lucky ones . . .
Necessary social distancing and isolation has gifted me time. Released from weekly obligations I spend more time exploring new paths, connecting with nature, and thinking. I…
Opie remembers . . .
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A Midwest summer afternoon, the weather report promises a day hotter than yesterday and a good dose of humidity;…
A mother’s work . . .
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In the weeks before Mother’s Day, I had planned to write a glorious and glowing post about motherhood. I…
You’re not getting older . . .
Stepping into the sanctuary of my steaming shower, I sit on its built-in bench, and close my eyes as the water sprays against my face. My…
My Valentines . . .
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Evening walk on the beach trail, Santa Ana winds have cleared the sky, stars shine, and the moon hides.…
My Dad . . .
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I think of my dad throughout the day, every day. Memories play like a movie in my head, vivid…
Christmas thank you . . .
Christmas thank you . . . Dear Readers, Some of you I know only through the blogosphere, others through Facebook, and many of you are family and…
Black Crow White Lie, my first book review
When is it okay to tell a lie? We’ve all done it. In the best scenario we intended to spare someone’s feelings, to give encouragement when…
After all . . . it’s Christmastime
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A few days ago I spent the evening with my girlfriends watching one of my favorite Christmas movies, Love Actually.…
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