Gardening is my therapy. The fresh air and the immediate results of my work spurs on my creativity. It relieves the pressure building up in my mind and heart. It is a way to express what's within ... Read More about Resurrection Yard Art
I Do Not Want to Grieve Quietly
I learned about death as a very young girl. A neighbor who survived Vietnam was killed in a car accident. One day he was a tall, dark-haired young man visiting his mother, the weight of the war ... Read More about I Do Not Want to Grieve Quietly
Ten Lies About Love
The greatest human need is love. Most people would rather be loved and hungry, than full and alone. However, there's confusion when it comes to defining and identifying love. Even country and rock ... Read More about Ten Lies About Love
I Revealed the Name of a High School Crush on a Meatloaf
Today people tattoo the name of their first crush on their bodies. When I was in high school, I embellished the name of my crush on a meatloaf. Romantic, right? I always thought it was a blessing to ... Read More about I Revealed the Name of a High School Crush on a Meatloaf
True Confessions of an Extrovert
I’ve lived my entire life as an extrovert. I’ve had pangs of shyness in new situations and have withdrawn due to extreme grief, but usually I’m comfortable in a crowd and thrive on the crowd’s ... Read More about True Confessions of an Extrovert
How MacGyver’s Pen and Hospital Socks Saved My Life
I grew up watching MacGyver, I didn't expect him to become dinner conversation when we were adults. In between bites of something I’d slopped together for dinner, Mr. P said, “I walked by one of my ... Read More about How MacGyver’s Pen and Hospital Socks Saved My Life
