On Thursday afternoon I went shopping with the purpose to buy a swim suit for an upcoming trip to the beach.  I was determined to find one that didn’t make me loathe myself and covered up the necessary parts. Swim suit shopping for most women is torture.  I can’t say I enjoy it.  But I …

Perhaps I was on my computer too much this week.  Or maybe it’s just that I’m becoming a true nerd.  I’ve been married to one for over twelve years now.  But I was moved to write this poem tonight.  I know I don’t quite cover all the Microsoft programs but I hit the highlights… MICROSOFT-inspired …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Disco Stick and Explaining Lady Gaga” Two evenings ago at bath time, my seven …

Today is World Poetry Day.  How cool is that? I never knew this day existed.  That is terrible since I love to write and read poetry. I’ve been a poet since age ten.  That’s when I wrote my first poem.  I entered it into a school contest and won first prize. I still enjoy writing …

Twice this week I woke up in the wee hours of the morning, between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m.  I could easily blame my two children for this happening.   They were making noises and even arguing in bed. Yet I think some power was coaxing me to climb from my comfortable bed.  A force beyond …

A colleague of mine recently blurted out to me, “I need some friends.”  Her candid honesty surprised and refreshed me.  I knew she had not lived in the area long.  She was still navigating through this community.  The only people she knows is through our employer. This woman is 27.  And I never thought being …

Time Jumper (A short poem) In the stories I write Often my characters jump back and forth in time Like in life and writing I find it difficult To live in the present moment To not think back To not look ahead To wonder “What if?”

My marriage is in the day date phase.  My spouse and I have been married for over twelve years. We have two children with no babysitter in place and no relatives around to help. Therefore my husband and I take a day off from work so we can have a real date.  Our most recent …

I wrote this poem around 10:30 p.m. on a weekend.  I was inspired to write it after forcing myself to work on a book project for a solid hour.  The day had been long and full of activities.  Sitting my butt in a chair to create writing after 9:00 pm (and my children sleeping) was …

Not long ago at my oldest daughter’s swim lesson I overheard two teenage girls talking about music.   My guess is that they were about 18 or 19 years old.  One girl said to the other, I have this oldies song I want to share with you. It’s by this group called Pearl Jam. I almost …