Category Archives: fear

Adrift

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

I feel adrift, rocking somewhere in a boat and I can’t see the shore. This boat has no oar, no sails, and no anchor. My anchor is gone. I also feel like I’m living two lives right now. One, in … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on December 27, 2015 by

The house is quiet again. I don’t like it of course, but on we go. The boxes have been torn down. The recycling bin is full. Sheets are washed and the dinosaurs have been returned to their tub. I got … Continue reading →

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Terrorism

Posted on November 22, 2015 by

The wind is howling, swirling leaves around the yard in a race to get wedged into some corner for a winter hideout, safe from rakes and compost piles. My house is currently adorned with my granddaughter’s Thanksgiving artwork. In one, … Continue reading →

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Oh Paris!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

My prayers go out to the people of Paris. I know how affected I feel, sitting here thousands of miles away. This is a great example of why our politicians who are slinging mud at each other should SHUT UP. … Continue reading →

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A Blank Page

Posted on January 25, 2015 by

Staring at a blank page, contemplating subjects to cover, I wonder what others see when they gaze at empty paper, or the empty screen. In the past, I worked with students who saw an ocean so big they couldn’t possibly … Continue reading →

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