Slow down, think about what happened between two events. Don’t just focus on the trauma of an event, or where you are now. Evaluate all the shifting sands between that then and now. Write about these sands-capes as they are some of the most important paths we walk.
My Writing Life Resumes
I am edging back into the writing life, and I am raring to go. These last few months have presented wonderful opportunities to me. I believe I have made the best use possible of these gifts. I found a job when looked for one. I was able to work and tend to sad family obligations as well. Flexibility is […]
From Ashes I Rise
I started writing this post a few days ago on Ash Wednesday. We are now into the season of Lent. I don't know exactly what that means for Catholics. I'm not Catholic. I'm not exactly a NONE either. What's a NONE? It is a term derived from when a person checks “None of the Above” […]
Transition Happens
Though I do not ride horses, I’m back in the saddle again. Sayings such as this just seem to be appropriate for Tucson dwellers. This time of year re-emphasizes my sense of place on the globe. I’m quite conscious of living in the South Western United States. As I raked the decadently well-watered grassy patch […]
Jobs, Drudgery or Dance?
I got a call from Zilla this a.m. She got the job! I don’t write as much about being a Mommy Blogger as I could have if I would have had I been a blogger rather than a writer for print publications when my lil’ darlin’ was small back in the Dark Ages. But I […]
Not Quite Success, But NOT Failure
Trying. I’ve been trying… It has been trying. And I am tired, but happy. Lots and lots of life events in the last few months Important visit from the East Coast family branch was of major importance. My daughter graduated from college and I helped her move across country. I also visited family and the […]