Words of Women
welcome.
What do a couple of creative-type, introverted friends do when they start talking?
They don’t stop. Together, we’ve talked about life, love, change, ideals, and just about everything else. The conversations carry over in thoughts, the thoughts take shape and form, and words get scribbled into notebooks or typed into computers. One day, we thought maybe we should share the conversation. (You can view all contributor bios here. You can subscribe for updates here.)
We hope to add other voices – from those in other spaces or seasons – soon.
welcome.
What do a couple of creative-type, introverted friends do when they start talking?
They don’t stop.
Then the words fall onto paper, or in this case, into our computers. Together, we’ve talked about life, love, change, ideals, and just about everything else. One day, we thought maybe we should share the conversation.
We hope to add other voices – from those in other spaces or seasons – soon.
recent posts.
Bookshelf April-June 2024
As busy as it was, the crossover from spring to summer made for some good reading. The best of the bunch this quarter was A Great Country, which was no surprise based on my reactions to her previous novels. What books have you loved recently?
Year-Round Pride
We were all just people there. June may be Pride Month, but pride and support are year-round.
My Civic Duty…aka Jury Experience
Just after noon, I found myself being sworn in to a jury panel for the first time. For an expected 3 -4-day trial. We all groaned a little when we heard that.
A Camp Like No Other
The counselors and volunteers who work directly with the children do amazing and heartfelt things to help these children grieve and grow.
Bookshelf: Jan – March 2024
The first of the year brought a stack of new books to enjoy, along with anticipation of new releases. But how is it already April, and I've read those and more? Guess I have to wait until my birthday and Mother's Day for more. (Just kidding.)
The Nicest Thing Anyone Ever Said to Me
Words. No trophy more significant; no weapon more powerful. Nothing with more capacity to change the world.
Full Circle, Friend
As my dear friend Sharon reminded me, “You don’t always realize you’re making memories when you are.”
A Skirt with Tattered Edges
I had my first dream of motherhood in my childhood bed Knew the weight of a distended belly, when I woke my braids were soaked in a cold sweat I saw birthday candles melt, hair turning gray, my blood turning boy into man And I never saw my mom that morning in the kitchen ever the same way again —— Being a woman means knowing the world’s dying, but trying to enjoy the view Wanting peace but fighting to find it when everyone you love lives outside of you It’s growing
Bookshelf: Oct – Dec 2023
The final quarter leading to Christmas and hopefully, a new stack of books, but several of these were real standouts for the year.
Another Ending, Another Beginning
As 2023 draws to a close, I’m filled with deep contentment. For me, it’s not just “jolly holiday” happiness either. It’s more of a “what do I have not to be happy about?” feeling.
My Era of Hearing Aids
Why are hearing aids so different, seemingly a harbinger of old age? Truth: I’ve been wearing hearing aids for more than a month now.
Bookshelf: July – Sept. 2023
Book lover friends: I read some truly wonderful books this quarter. The first and last were particular standouts, but half a dozen of those in-between were excellent.
Friends
We need each other. Despite advances in medicine and technology, Americans of all ages are battling depression and anxiety like never before. Spending time with friends as well as knowing you can call someone in your darkest moments and feel unconditionally safe with another person lessens depression and anxiety.
Barbie (and who’s Danny O’Day?) Feminism 2023
This is the summer of Barbie! The movie showed Barbie for who she really was, and it was an empowering view of female reality.
Becoming the Older Generation
Some of us are lucky enough to reach a stage in life when we are suddenly, surprisingly the older generation.
Bookshelf: April – June 2023
Half the year is gone! But I’ve read some great (and some not so great) books. Check out this quarter's list. Don't worry; the list is longer than the picture shows.
recent posts.
Bookshelf April-June 2024
As busy as it was, the crossover from spring to summer made for some good reading. The best of the bunch this quarter was A Great Country, which was no surprise based on my reactions to her previous novels. What books have you loved recently?
Year-Round Pride
We were all just people there. June may be Pride Month, but pride and support are year-round.
My Civic Duty…aka Jury Experience
Just after noon, I found myself being sworn in to a jury panel for the first time. For an expected 3 -4-day trial. We all groaned a little when we heard that.
A Camp Like No Other
The counselors and volunteers who work directly with the children do amazing and heartfelt things to help these children grieve and grow.
Bookshelf: Jan – March 2024
The first of the year brought a stack of new books to enjoy, along with anticipation of new releases. But how is it already April, and I've read those and more? Guess I have to wait until my birthday and Mother's Day for more. (Just kidding.)
The Nicest Thing Anyone Ever Said to Me
Words. No trophy more significant; no weapon more powerful. Nothing with more capacity to change the world.
Full Circle, Friend
As my dear friend Sharon reminded me, “You don’t always realize you’re making memories when you are.”
A Skirt with Tattered Edges
I had my first dream of motherhood in my childhood bed Knew the weight of a distended belly, when I woke my braids were soaked in a cold sweat I saw birthday candles melt, hair turning gray, my blood turning boy into man And I never saw my mom that morning in the kitchen ever the same way again —— Being a woman means knowing the world’s dying, but trying to enjoy the view Wanting peace but fighting to find it when everyone you love lives outside of you It’s growing
Bookshelf: Oct – Dec 2023
The final quarter leading to Christmas and hopefully, a new stack of books, but several of these were real standouts for the year.
Another Ending, Another Beginning
As 2023 draws to a close, I’m filled with deep contentment. For me, it’s not just “jolly holiday” happiness either. It’s more of a “what do I have not to be happy about?” feeling.
My Era of Hearing Aids
Why are hearing aids so different, seemingly a harbinger of old age? Truth: I’ve been wearing hearing aids for more than a month now.
Bookshelf: July – Sept. 2023
Book lover friends: I read some truly wonderful books this quarter. The first and last were particular standouts, but half a dozen of those in-between were excellent.
about.
As two logical thinkers with a bent toward creativity, Cindy and Amy wanted to create a space where the words of women could take shape and give life. The intention for writing lies in creating simply for creation’s sake. The intention for sharing in the public realm is to potentially offer insight, hope, or encouragement to others who might be on a similar journey. A collaboration from the beginning, the idea was seeded, hatched, and brought to fruition together; but the individual pieces that live here are not endorsed by the other contributors. We do not approve (or even read) one another’s posts before they are published.
Our individual perspectives are shaped by our lived experiences, and we recognize that ours are limited. If you have a piece you’d like to submit for consideration, please email info@wordsofwomen.life.
about.
As two logical thinkers with a bent toward creativity, Cindy and Amy wanted to create a space where the words of women could take form and give life. The intention for writing lies in creating simply for creation’s sake. The intention for sharing in the public realm is to potentially offer insight, hope, or encouragement to others who might be on a similar journey. A collaboration from the beginning, the idea was seeded, hatched, and brought to fruition together; but the individual pieces that live here are not endorsed by the other contributors. We do not approve (or even read) one another’s posts before they are published.
Our individual perspectives are shaped by our lived experiences, and we recognize that ours are limited. If you have a piece you’d like to submit for consideration, please email info@wordsofwomen.life.