Last night during family movie night, my almost-6-year-old son sidled up next to me on the couch (unsolicited), gently pushed my hair back, and whispered these words to me. I have no idea what I did to deserve him, but…
Category: Whims & Words
Reflection
One of the hardest aspects of parenting—at least for me—is recognizing and, more importantly, accepting my children’s flaws and weaknesses. And what makes it even more difficult is when I see myself and my own shortcomings in their eyes, particularly…
Pearl
We all need a protector of our souls; this one’s for mine. Pearl Eroded by a life’s full work Of unassuming storms I humbly chose to bury Her Beneath the rushing wave-washed shores A battered husk Her sole protection For…
Your Tender Morsel No Longer
Sometimes it’s not others from whom we must escape, but our overly critical selves. Your Tender Morsel No Longer No words Are more powerful Than the piercing silence Of walking away And leaving behind Those who no longer Empower you…
Reawakening
Oh, Autumn, how I love thee. Whenever October rolls around something magical happens to me … the clean, crisp air; the kaleidoscope of colors; the aromas of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and harvest-time; the early sunsets and ancient evenings; the giddy…
City Girl In The Rearview
“Art is to console those who are broken by life.” ― Vincent van Gogh My family and I spent this past Sunday in Manhattan–we had tickets to see the Vincent van Gogh exhibit. Watching his paintings come to life was…
The Painter
Been thinking a lot about judgment, misunderstanding, and differences in opinion these days. There’s certainly plenty of each to go around and it’s so … tedious. I wish we could all just support one another, have compassion for one another,…
Harvest Moon
On my morning run yesterday I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Harvest Moon (thank you, husband, for being on top of these things and keeping me informed), which, of course, inspired me. I saved this poem…
Traces Of My Face
“Writing helps you heal yourself. I think if you write long enough, you will be a healthy person. That is, if you write what you need to write.” — Alice Walker, author Here’s to writing what we need to write.…
Still Life
May 3rd. That’s the last time I posted to this blog. So much, and yet so little, has happened since then. Summer was a struggle for me this year, and it tanked my inspiration and creativity. Thankfully, though, my beloved,…