This afternoon my ever-laughing partner read me a list of “yo momma” jokes on Reddit. I won’t repeat any of them here. And I won’t go into how I try to keep my mind flexible by appreciating or at least accepting bad – sometimes offensive – jokes. (It may sound like a stretch of an … Continue reading »
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Grateful in Seattle
The first person I have to thank is actually a woman at Goldberg’s in the Atlanta airport: Thank you, gentle young person, for the turkey salad you made for me after I, hungry and trying to hide my panic, explained my many food restrictions and allergies. Though I’d brought a homemade lunch, I assumed ATL … Continue reading »
Want to Stretch, Learn, and Grow? Learn How in “Creating a Great Writing Group”
SATURDAY MARCH 23 @ 10am **Free** SESSION – VA Festival of the Book Omni Hotel, Preston Room Creating a Great Writing Group Like to write? Hate to write? Want to write? It’s easier in a group! Come to our free interactive session. Learn how to create an effective writing group and get the support you … Continue reading »
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Celebrating International Women’s Day…on My Birthday
I can’t remember when I learned that my birthday, March 8, falls on International Women’s Day. I must have been pretty small, and I recall thinking, “Huh. That’s cool. I should do something to celebrate.” Then two decades went by. Today, my 32nd birthday, was the first birthday I celebrated IWD in any meaningful way. … Continue reading »
What Pain Taught Me (Other than that Acupuncture Works)
What Pain Teaches Us (Other than that Acupuncture Works) As part of my physical healing from some mysterious and not-so-mysterious causes like major stress, I occasionally experience severe low back pain. The latest episode was the worst yet, appearing on Monday at the end of the work day. Like my body decided it was time … Continue reading »
A Good Reason to Blog
Lately I’ve been writing, so I’ve been away from my blog. But today I read an old post by the recently deceased “information should be free” internet crusader, Aaron Swartz. It’s the best reason to blog that I have come across. Though I’m not the type to post unedited, I agree with Aaron. Writing is part of … Continue reading »
Elegy ~ Sandy Hook Elementary School ~ December 14, 2012
In memory of those who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, on Friday, December 14, 2012. It’s humbling to try to write anything as a response to an event like the Connecticut school shooting. It’s a reminder of just how inadequate words can be. After something horrific happens, whatever we feel is … Continue reading »
