Kids or Dogs?
When I first started dating, the “kids or no kids?” question perplexed me. On one hand, I wanted to date a man who had children so he could understand the complexity of my life as a mother. I also...
View ArticleBattle with the Boulder
As happens once or twice a year, I was recently smashed by my boulder. The boulder being my work, my health, my family and my life in general. It started as it usually does, with a manic phase. January...
View ArticleNiagara Falls
You don’t become a writer if stability is something you need. Fame, fortune, or even money for your work are all elusive notions you can dream about, but you can’t bank on them. I know this, accept...
View ArticleCancer Chronicles—Now What?
“I’m hoping to stop chemo early.” “Of course you are,” giggled my nurse. “Dr. T. said I might be able to stop before Christmas rather than after Christmas.” She smiled at me, but didn’t respond. All of...
View ArticleFeaturing Guest Blogger Ruth Mancini
I’ve had the recent pleasure of meeting a fascinating author named Ruth Mancini. While reading her blog, I thought, “I wish I wrote that.” As luck (and kindness) would have it, she offered to be a...
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