Current events
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My Easter Message
A few weeks ago, I hurt my left knee. It’s taking longer than I think it should take to get better. It’s been an uncomfortable time of bandages, physical therapy and ups and down as my knee progresses toward full healing. There is light at the end of the knee tunnel, and it hurt really… Continue reading
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Poetry and the Helicopter
Have you ever had a really strange dream? I had one last night. In the dream, there was a lone sheet of paper on a brown table. This poem was written in cursive on that paper. dear madam, i am sorry for the trifling distraction caused by your pending demise yours truly, death My apartment… Continue reading
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Enough for Today
I struggle with anxiety. I’ve worked hard to learn coping strategies. The stress of COVID-19 has triggered me in many ways. It’s forcing me practice all the skills I’ve learned. I’ve felt strongly today that I need to share an experience I had this last week. I hope it helps someone feel less alone if… Continue reading
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Conversations in my head
It’s been a month since I last wrote on my blog. I’ve been trying to feel my feelings and take a day-at-a-time. Most days I can do that. Yesterday was not one of those days. I felt very overwhelmed with how quickly the COVID-19 virus has spread around the world. The nervous side of me… Continue reading
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Overachiever: Sick Day Version
I looked down at my to-do list. In between the muscle aches, pulsing head and coughing spells, I had still managed to craft a plan for my productive day. I blew my nose for the 20th time and wrote item five on the list. “Deep clean the upholstery in my car”. That’s when it hit… Continue reading
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A Royal Wedding: The dollar store version
My Aunt and I went to the royal wedding this morning. You might have heard about this wedding. It’s been on the news for months. Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle forgot to send us an invite, we did our best to enjoy the festivities on a teacher’s and an artist’s salary. (In case you… Continue reading
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What I learned the Day I Marched
I don’t like confrontation. I’m usually the one at the social event who finds a way to change the subject once a controversial topic comes up. It’s not that I don’t have an opinion on whatever issue you are discussing. I do. I’ve just lived long enough to see good people stop being friends with… Continue reading
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A poem about a busted water pipe
This is the girl who was peacefully sleeping Unaware that disaster was silently brewing. This is the pipe that leaked in a wall Where water was collecting for who knows how long. This is moment the girl walked in the room And felt a river of water and saw a gushing typhoon. This is the… Continue reading
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Help Wanted: Peacemakers
Help Wanted: Peacemakers The world is seeking kind, loving souls to be peacemakers. No prior experience needed. Just a willing heart and a desire to see others as people will get you this job. Apply today and start working tomorrow. Actually, start working today. We have a staffing shortage and could really use all the… Continue reading