"I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say." – Flannery O'Connor
Every now and then I hear one of those old songs from the 1940s that my parents used to listen to, and – wow – do those lyrics hit! The other night, as I lay awake in bed (as usual), I remembered the lyrics of “There Will Never Be Another You”:
There …
As I sit here, reflecting on the year that has passed, I realized how alone I feel. Sure, I have lots of loved ones in my life – and many, many people I can count on to be there for me, so I’m not lonely at all. But I’ve never felt this alone. I …
For a couple years after my husband died, grief completely overtook my life. I was in a pain-filled fog. I thought about him around the clock. There were memories of his loss everywhere – in my home, my life, my routines, my habits, my comings and goin…
I’ve been working full time on compiling my poetry and prose for my new book. Am I really old enough to publish a memoir? (JK)
This is a short poem I posted on TikTok from my upcoming as yet untitled book of poetry and prose. I’d call the book a
It’s been a busy week or two. I decided I’ve got to do something with these hundreds of poems and essays I’ve been writing, so
Rick died six years ago today. Not always being a rational person, I decided the best way to handle this awful anniversary would be to sleep through today. That didn’t work. For one reason, my cat did not agree with the decision. For another, I know yo…
I absolutely loved this article from the November 27, 2012 Atlantic by Jen Doll. How did I miss it all these years? A Perfectly Nice, Well-Intentioned Rant About Hyphens Let’s take a minute to get Grammar-Real: It has come to my attention of late that many of us are using hyphens wrong. This is not, … Read More →
I came across videos of a trip Rick and I took 14 years ago this month. He knew going to Cornwall to explore the land of my ancestors had been a life-long dream and we spent five glorious days in England. We then met up with my son and his wife to expl…
I love being outdoors. It’s been nearly a year since I retired and I’m finally able to spend more time in this burgeoning spring weather;
