Life and Womanhood

The Dreaded B-Word

I wrote this for my newsletter, and the response from my subscribers was so powerful that I decided to repost it here on the blog. The...

Deep thoughts and a snowy walk. With photos! More folks would've clicked on this if its title had been 69. I just want you to know that I...

Rage Against the Machines

You've probably seen the meme above. If you haven't been following along, it refers to two big, current issues; the Hollywood writers'...

The Value of Story in a Chaotic World

I get very involved in the big events of our time, the ones being covered non-stop by the news, and especially the ones that push my...

Downtime?

I'm having trouble taking time off after the latest gigantic project. I planned to. A trip away would be ideal, but we have a geriatric...

One Resolution

I always pick a touchstone word or phrase for the new year, one that reflects my wishes, hopes, dreams, and yes, resolutions for that...

Thanksgiving Day

Today my hubby and I will be gathering with our gigantic family for food and fun and love. Our gang has grown so big we rent a venue now,...

Coffee vs. Computer, Round 2

I swatted my coffee cup this morning. I had just topped it off and I don't know what happened. A demon possessed my arm like Ash before...

When the World Sucks Donkey Balls

I don't know about you, but I feel like we've been lurching from one disaster to another. It's stunning, isn't it? I keep starting the...

Idiocy on the Internet?

Why does it seem there is so much idiocy, ignorance, and blatant assholery on the internet? Well read on, folks. I have the answers. But...

Creating Through Crises

Actionable steps to restore and preserve creative energy during difficult times.

Sixty Looms

I’m turning sixty in a few weeks. I’m not putting my birthday in this post and making it that easy for the hackers. Frankly, they could...

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