I was an isolated child in a rural area. I went to a small town high school. It was worse than Peyton Place. Because of personal experience, I do not have any doubt that horrendous events, covered by the media and ignored by those in power in government, actually took place. I was very sheltered […]
Slippery Slopes and Quicksand
I have blocked people on social media who I once truly enjoyed knowing and with whom I looked forward to conversing. I haven’t done it often, but the case that stands out most prominently in my mind taught me a long overdue lesson about drawing clear boundaries. If someone attacks me or attempts to belittle […]
Bella Ciao
I was a teenager, maybe 16, when I first heard Tom Waits. His gravel studded notes always made me think “old man,” but he only now really fits that title. Closer to my age than I knew. Now I’m old too. Over 60. WTF! Tom Waits contributed to Marc Ribot’s compendium of resistance songs from […]
Curate Change
I try to be non-political on this site, but it is very difficult for me to exclude things from my writing if a topic jars me so that I really take note. I have been wrestling with this for quite some time. Recent events have made me change my belief about what is appropriate to […]
Meaningful Dates
A Wonderful Today Today marks a huge milestone for my daughter. Today is the first day she is officially working as an audiologist. She received her doctorate in May. Friday was the last day of a year-long externship with a major integrated managed care consortium. I am so proud of her. Not only was it a […]
June, Litha, Solstice Writing Prompts
The Geography of Seasons Summer is upon us here in Tucson where we are based. And when the temp gets to be over 110° F this old Editor/Publisher goes into siesta mode! But never fear, it hasn’t hit those scorching temperatures as yet this year, and we are still writing and putting out prompts. Our local […]