The Real Ones
It hurts to admit when a friendship has run its course. But it hurts more to keep holding on. It’s been said over and over… Read More »The Real Ones
It hurts to admit when a friendship has run its course. But it hurts more to keep holding on. It’s been said over and over… Read More »The Real Ones
I can’t lie — I’m a big fan of Lady Whistledown (and that pen name!). In season 2 of the Netflix series Bridgeton, she becomes… Read More »If I Were Lady Whistledown
Not weak, just soft Not bitter, just hurt Not a pessimist, I learned Not lonely but armed with courage to step away from my own… Read More »Not Weak Just Soft: a Poem
Maybe it has something to do with getting older or maybe it doesn’t. But lately, I’ve been thinking about the purpose of life a lot.… Read More »Every Day Should Be a Party
There has never been a more monumental time in our lifetime to honor self-care than the time we’re living in right now. A few years… Read More »Self-care: a Must
Fantasy is often better than reality. In the real world, you have to face your truths, or the potential consequences if you don’t follow the… Read More »Fantasy vs Reality: an Unsolved Mystery
A prayer is interpreted as a “humble request” to a higher power. It is closely linked to organized religions, but those of us who believe… Read More »I’m praying and I don’t even pray
Gera got behind the wheel. They were heading back home after spending a full morning, and eventually noon, at Tina’s. On the passenger’s seat, Meena.… Read More »Mood Shifters – an Excerpt
I will never truly understand politics. I will never truly understand greed. I will never really understand WHY people standing on the same soil, separated… Read More »Peace on Earth is the Only Way
Peeled eyes, clumsy hands stubborn heart, late at night can’t think right, so I write Confusion and fear over a million years that seem not… Read More »Quest for Hardening a Soft Spot
It’s a warm Friday afternoon and, before everyone at work storms out the door and never look back—well, not for the next two days—they’re all… Read More »Friday Night Plans for Loners
This creative nonfiction short story, originally published in 2014, has been relaunched! I thought it would be nice to offer my readers a few free… Read More »Story of a Terrible Drawing: The Relaunch