Category: writing

A short story about truth

The other day I found myself idly trying to recall when exactly a particular event in my youth occurred or how it turned out. I was wishing my mom were here to just ask, when I suddenly remembered that I possessed numerous journals spanning… Continue Reading “A short story about truth”

Catching my own butterflies

Is anyone else dreaming wildly, and more vividly than usual during this pandemic? With my barely recognizable sleep cycle and Defcon-5-level of worries and what-ifs, it’s even more noticeable for me these past few months. Some dreams are noteworthy, but mostly I’m just exhausted… Continue Reading “Catching my own butterflies”

Bottoms Up!

As we enter our 384th week in the global pandemic of 2020, certain things have become the norm: Calculating on my fingers the last time I showered, then factoring in the 6-foot buffer before venturing out in public. Practicing “eye smiling” in the mirror… Continue Reading “Bottoms Up!”

Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?

How are you doing? Who knew six weeks ago this would be such a loaded question, right? In just the past couple months: • Art festival season was in full swing in Arizona. • I joined a local writer’s group. • My “little girl”… Continue Reading “Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?”

A Well-Read 2019

Before January ends I wanted to do a quick post to celebrate my love of language and storytellers in 2019. I must confess, when smartphones came out I joined millions of others who eschewed books for that hypnotic little screen. It had long been… Continue Reading “A Well-Read 2019”