Back in the Saddle“There’s no way in hell they’ll pick me,” I muttered while sipping some wine and chuckling. The email declared this particular day the…8h ago8h ago
New Year, New Resolve“Put it down! Put it down! You’ll get FAT!” the middle-aged male cousin barks to me across the lawn. At the tender age of eight, I reached…Jan 31Jan 31
A Whirling Christmas“You seriously paid money for that?!” My husband rolled his eyes and continued, “The cheesiest decoration you’ve ever brought home, and you…Dec 20, 20241Dec 20, 20241
Pie Maven“We’re going to do things a bit differently this year,” I replied to my perplexed mother as we started the holiday pie baking. Once known…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
A Little Girl’s TerrorA violent, deafening roar shatters the calm. Time stands still. Frozen in place, a child lets out a bloodcurdling scream. A brutal boom…Oct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
Summer UpdateHi there! You’ve likely been wondering where I’ve been or if I am still writing. Yes, I’m still here. Autumn is on summer’s heels, at least…Aug 16, 2024Aug 16, 2024
Inchworms in SneakersThe inchworm in front of me reaches forward and with a firm grip, loops its tiny mass to heave up its rear, and reaches forward again in…May 25, 2024May 25, 2024
The Minivan (Black and) Blues“I’d like an exact replacement down to the color,” I crisply inform a salesman at our favorite car dealership. My beautiful red Chrysler…Feb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
Letting GoLife is a delicate balance between holding on and letting go, finding balance in the ever-changing rhythms of existence. -Aloo DenishJan 12, 2024Jan 12, 2024
