Suprise Me

But if I must confess the truth, I write for myself because that is who I am. Read More

Allowing kids to name their pets leads to the most creative and special pet names. Read More

 I wrote a series of letters to my mother around Mother’s Day, ten years after her death: my attempt to get to a place of forgiveness.  Dear Mom, I guess we were a mismatch from the beginning. You wanted a boy; you got me: a scabby-kneed tree-climber, a girl who played with mud and tar… Read More

This guy Heinlein could really tell a story. Read More

I'm glad my mother was at home for me. I liked having her there all the time. Read More

Releasing Roots I pull out Mama’s earrings From the tangle of jewelry In the re-used coconut butter jar, Gently pressing them  Into the ears that  She pierced with an icy potato And a thin-pained needle When I was 11 years old.  They were her favorites And though she taught me That earrings don’t have to… Read More

I love to shop local and support the small businesses that still exist in my community, but the first consideration is always parking. Read More

Wondering where those demons of the night are coming from? Check your pill box. Read More

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About fitting in after moving to the US during high school. Read More