I’m not a poet, and believe me I know it. But 10/4 is a special day for me. In many ways, this is my personal “Independence Day,” but ironically is more like “in dependence,” as explained further in this piece. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Growth
As if I needed a reminder, an approaching birthday signals the harsh reality that both feet are now firmly ensconced in what some call the Golden Years. While it could very well be psychosomatic, I can actually feel myself getting … Continue reading
“Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.” -Cyril Connolly I was really good for awhile about updating this blog regularly, at least monthly…but then life happened midway through … Continue reading
My good friend Carol mused recently that she saw a little bit of Alexander Hamilton in my writing after reading the latest installment of My Private Life (MPL), saying that I write my way out of situations like he did. … Continue reading
Like a lot of other kids these days, my grandkids are really into Minecraft. They love it. If they had their way, they’d probably play it for hours. Because the players themselves design everything as they go along, they are … Continue reading
Lately I’ve found myself in a cheerleader-sort-of-position with certain family members and at least three very close friends. They all are going through some very challenging times. They all are experiencing growth in one form or another. And they’re all … Continue reading