The Wind and Work
As I set out my run, my husband shouted after me, “The wind is going to blow you over today!”. He couldn’t have been more accurate. I remember an essay…
Sweeping Repetition
There is a pattern emerging. I’m sweeping the kitchen. I do this often, but not at as often as it needs to be done. Suddenly, my mind wanders to writing…
Mind Your Words
My brain screeches with righteous indignation while my heart burns with empathy in reaction to the careless onslaught of one man’s opinionated insult. Unfortunately, situations like the following are a…
BUBBLES – IN THE MAKING
I need more than a writing coach; I need a writing therapist. Writing is supposed to make me feel better. It does for a minute, and then the anxiety bubbles…
LOVE STORY
ODIE Love Story I knew I shouldn’t have acquiesced. But who can deny your little girl’s begging, “Please Mom, please…just for a minute. I had always said no. I did…