Well, you’ll all be wondering what exactly went on at this mother’s retreat I went to on Saturday, and you’re in luck, because I shall tell you all about it. Sidle up a little closer, friend, because I’m ready to dish all. And every mistake I make in explaining it (because really, it’s unexplainable!) is […]
A Song For You
Sea Wolf is one of my favorite bands. In reality, this song is particularly sad, yet it offers a smidgen of hope. The man in the song has been abused in childhood by both his father and brother… And yet. “It’s the winter windows that ends become beginnings.” Since my friend Karen Maezen Miller’s one-day […]
Surround Yourself with Art
There’s a thrill to surrounding yourself with beauty, don’t you think? Whether it’s a small bouquet of flowers…or a fantastic piece of art…or a song that burrows deep and won’t let go. Today, I’m going to share some wallpapers with you. For phones. For computer desktops. They’re my favorite right now. I love changing it […]
And the Winner Is…
I’m so glad some of you decided to enter the Mother’s Plunge giveaway! I received three entrants on this site, and four more in my inbox. So. Are you ready? I corralled my husband into dipping his hand into the hat…and pulling out the winner, so if you have any complaints, you’ll have to take […]
Page One
Poets & Writers Magazine has a brief monthly section called “Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin.” For you writers out there, it’s a fun cross-section of first sentences of novels or poetry collections. ’Cuz we all know how hard it is to come up with that first great sentence! A sampling for you […]