It was like waiting for a fix. That last moment when the children were buckled up, the car door was closed, and I was…
I feel “off” if I don’t try to redecorate my mantel spaces, bar top, and/or shelves every so often. I’m especially compelled to make…
I dare say I take everything for granted . Intentional thankfulness almost takes a little effort. But I know this so I slip free…
Everything would be perfect if everyone would just like you the way you want them to like you, right? You build an image, a…
I was sure there had to be another way of thinking of this. I was tired of being terrified of beginning my submission process…
The artist as a loner is a classic story. Misunderstood by herself as well as others, she would rather keep to herself than risk…
I asked the deli lady how her staycation was. She said it was nice but not long enough. I said we Americans don’t get…
You and I work so hard everyday to keep our lifeboats afloat. There are people to care for and bills to remember to pay.…
I was pregnant with Eamon and had opened a little gift shop when the 2004 election re-elected George W. Bush as president for another term.…