What’s something you’ve done that your past self would be proud of? My 16- year-old self would be proud that I raised four children, got over many, many fears, and taught English in one form or another for 30 years. However, that same self would wonder why I gave up on happiness at age 70 […]
Day: October 17, 2026
Which Stone Do You Want to Lift Today?
“Every wound has a story to tell is we are willing to lift the stone and listen.” “Writing can be described as an act of excavation…” Madisyn Taylor and Yvonne Puig My stone begins with fear. It is the fear of disappointing my mother, of not pleasing her, of not making her smile. Her smile […]
The Cat Didn’t Do It
Neither did the other two cats. Nor anyone else. The bedspread was pushed to a peak near the pillows. It involved a top blue comforter, a blanket and a sheet, all moved as though someone was trying to make a little mountain or party hat. This time it was on my husband’s side of the […]
