I have no idea when it started. Or how. Or why. I just know that somewhere along the way, Valentine's Day became my nemesis. At some point and time, it became characteristic of a bully - relentlessly pursuing me with its cheesy hallmark cards, rows of teddy bears, dark red roses, balloons and chocolate. And … Continue reading Reclaiming Valentine’s Day

What would it mean to be a companion to myself instead of an adversary? These were the words that came out of the speaker's mouth at the Women's Retreat I attended this weekend. To be honest, I chose to only go to one speaker session, spending the rest of the weekend on more of a … Continue reading Companion

Winter has a song to sing. It's timbre is melancholic. It is guttural. It is a song that needs to be sung. And when it is sung, for many ears to hear, it allows for teary eyes of weary souls to lock and say to one another, "you, too?" There is beauty to Winter's Song. … Continue reading Winter Has Its Song to Sing

Masks. I own many of them. I have one that I wear called "The Performer". This mask is a favorite. I wear it often because it gives me an identity. It is one that is safe, that is well-respected by those with whom I come into contact. It is one that I have worked on … Continue reading The Mask.

I am a recovering snarkaholic. It started in college. To a certain degree, it was a defense mechanism, but it also was quite fun as I was really good at it and I found a great Snark Posse to which I belonged. My snarkaholism has ebbed and flowed over the years. There have been times … Continue reading Snarkaholic

Let me introduce you to the dolphin glass. This glass is the most coveted item in our kitchen. It is the source of insurmountable elation and contention in my household. You see - one of my children decided this was her favorite glass, and in giving it such high value and by holding it in … Continue reading The Dolphin Glass

Church and I have a very complicated relationship. Does that sentence resonate with you? I could list all the reasons for which that statement holds true. And in doing so, I am sure your response would be something like:: "I can totally see why you would want to stop going to church!" or "Wow, that … Continue reading Church.