In September, I had a health crisis. I hadn’t been taking care of myself and it caught up to me. I ended up needing to spend four days in the hospital. I knew something was wrong with me. I hadn’t felt like myself in months, but I kept ignoring it and hoping it would eventually… Continue reading Self-care is more than bubble baths and candles
Book Review: Heir of Fury by Jina S. Bazzar
I am little weird about reading the last book in a series. I used to gobble them up the minute they hit my Kindle. After too many book hangovers, I started savoring them a little bit more. I started reading Heir of Fury a while ago, pacing myself by only reading one or two chapters… Continue reading Book Review: Heir of Fury by Jina S. Bazzar
World Vitiligo Day
It started with a spot. Just a small discolored spot (several shades lighter than the rest of my skin) between my thumb and finger on my right hand. That discoloration grew and more spots appeared all over my body (my other hand, my arms and legs mostly). It eventually spread to my face, around both… Continue reading World Vitiligo Day
A Poem – Week Twenty Four
This poem was written in 1998 or 1999. It is not about a specific person, just a general feeling of longing. The poem is untitled. Been thinking of you A lot Lately I miss you So much I said I could Get over you At least slightly But I still love you As much as… Continue reading A Poem – Week Twenty Four
I’m trying to be productive, but…
So, I've been in the house for nearly a month. Once upon a time, an introvert such as myself would dream of moments spent strictly indoors with limited human interaction. Apparently, I am not the person I thought I was. I thought that if I had time to myself, I would get so much writing… Continue reading I’m trying to be productive, but…
Is it all in your head?
I recently heard my mother tell one of her friends that people had been saying something mean about her throughout her entire life. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but my mother is loud when she is on the phone. To protect her privacy, I won’t repeat exactly what she said. I can tell you most… Continue reading Is it all in your head?
Two Poems
I posted these two poems last week, but it looks like they were lost in the shuffle. This one is by Anonymous. I wish that I could fly To deliver a Valentine To the other side Figure out how to share Love with one who’s no longer here I think of you and send… Continue reading Two Poems
A Valentine’s Day Poem
This was harder than I thought, but here it is. What can I say? Love is complicated. Love Messy, dirty, unpredictable Painful, prickly, complicated Glowing, sweet, delicious Unbreakable, unforgettable love. Lonely, shattering, isolating Fracturing, devastating, ruining Estatic, wonderful, honeyed Astonishing, brilliant love. For the writers out there, what do you find is the most difficult… Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Poem
Guest Post: Valentines To The Other Side: A Poem
While I struggled to write a poem that's not corny, I asked someone what she would say about Valentine's Day in poem form. Here it is. I wish that I could fly To deliver a Valentine To the other side Figure out how to share Love with one who's no longer here I think of… Continue reading Guest Post: Valentines To The Other Side: A Poem
