Thoughts in the Dark Before the Stars
Twice in my life, I have voted for a smart, strong woman to be president of the United States.
Bookshelf July-Sept 2024
You may recognize some authors I've enjoyed before in this list, and please know the photo is just a sample of books I had nearby. A couple of this quarter's favorites were Sisters Under the Rising Sun, The Hours, and Hold My Girl.
Proud to be from Miami
For all her flaws, there’s nothing quite like the city of Miami. Indeed, I feel privileged I was brought up on an amalgam of sights and sounds you can’t get from one singular place anywhere else in the world.
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
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.
Bookshelf: Jan – March 2023
First of a new year means a Christmas stash of books (pictured). Of course, I read more than those, but it’s a great way to start the year. Here’s what I’ve been reading.
Me and my girl….wedding planning begins
Jacob said I’d find inspiration for another blog soon enough. He already knew what I was about to find out. What’s prodding me to write, though, is a conversation Rebecca and I had recently about wedding planning.
Free
bleed merlot and paint my face with Your wine-stained kisses.
Bookshelf: Oct – Dec 2022
End of the year. Final reading list for 2022 was a mixed bag. (The photo is only a sample.) What were your favorite books this year?
For the love of good neighbors
We have different politics, different faiths, different football teams, but we are a community of neighbors who can rally for one another.