What a struggle it is not to succumb to one’s self doubts. I lose my way in that forest of can’ts and shoulds and…
What do you do? The answer to this question implies your worth and productivity to the world. This question is why you stopped going…
The weather has broken finally. Usually it’s hotter than heck around this time in August. I am not complaining. In the Spring I was…
One can’t create the life one wants without envisioning its form first. But knowing that you are necessary to this world, that your gifts,…
I said the wrong thing. I made the wrong choice. My fallible humanity spilled out onto someone and now I’m in the wrong. I…
Summer simmers along slowly. My daughter’s mood is much improved since our trip to RI. This sweet little thank you note she gave me…
I waste moments in my day thinking about how lucky other people are. Well of course they can work out for two hours, grab…
Every decade we are bombarded with viral trendy pop-psychology or amusing catch phrase. Where’s the Beef. You Go Girl. Peace Out. It’s All Good.…
My Blog at Shalavee.com, the home for my consistent creative writing outlet, turns 9 years old this month. She was born from a need…