I know that any serious writer will tell you, do it daily. Exercise the gift. I have to say that the hardest times for me to write have been when I know that there is a huge truth I want to communicate that has to do with pain. I think that then it’s the most [...]
Filed under: life, music, purpose, relating well on July 3rd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
One of the greatest blessings in my life in last few years has been a group of friends I met on a fan forum board. I don’t generally sign up on tons of those sites. It’s not usually my thing. The truth is I was looking for some answers, I wanted to write and [...]
Filed under: Christianity, life, nature, relating well, wonder on March 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
One of my dearest friends sent me a link to the uncensored video of this song. For my more squimish readers, I won’t post it even though I respect it and think it was necessary. I had to share this song. The uncensored video arrested my attention and broke me. It was a healing break. Sometimes [...]
Filed under: art, life, music, purpose, relating well, relationships on January 24th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When the dark falls and it’s cold again When you curl up under the blankets and You remember the warmth of my touch On your heart I pray you are warmed by the spark. When night is longer than day again When you lock yourself tightly away and You remember where you left your key [...]
Filed under: life, relating well, relationships, Uncategorized on September 21st, 2010 | No Comments »
I have wondered how many times I would find myself here. I think I’ll let someone I respect as a phenominal lyricist say for me what I cannot say. It seems to me sometimes that I have a rare knack for landing in the middle of situations that bring me to this place. No [...]
Filed under: life, music, purpose, relating well, Uncategorized on September 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
Today my princess, dressed in her finest, went to her school’s “Fairy Tale Ball”. She danced with Pinochio. She had cupcakes, cookies, and punch. She rubbed elbows with other royalty, magical people, and even a few villians. There were a number of Peter Pans, Pirates, Princes, Princesses, Dorthys, various Disney Princesses, the Red Queen [...]
Filed under: kids, life, music, relating well, Uncategorized, wonder on May 13th, 2010 | No Comments »
I was a junior in High School. My guidance counselor Mrs. Beck called me into her office with an offer to go to a camp. For so many reasons, that week spent with Ms. Rochelle St. Marie, Ms. Laura Smith, Ms. Rebecca Boone was huge for me. I grew up in microscopic towns dotting [...]
Filed under: life, music, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder on March 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
She scuffs her toe in the grass Kicking at the small stones Dislodging those that are stuck I am trying to explain Wringing my hands, prying at words Dislodging those that are stuck I know she is listening I know it by the glistening Light there that is shining In her eyes “I can’t remember [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, purpose, relating well, relationships on January 17th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I am part of an online community; gathering of diverse and motley assorted folks who support actresses Crystal Chappell and Jessica Leccia among others. I was intrigued by the writing done for the characters and the performers. It was so well done that it swept me off my feet. I’m more of a scifi [...]
Filed under: life, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder on November 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I don’t often repost someone else’s articles, but this article intrigued me. So I’m sharing it for all moms who surf, blog, tweet, Facebook it, myspace it, or in general use the web to stay connected or get connected. The web community is amazing because of it’s access to so many [...]
Filed under: hobby, humor, kids, life, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder, writing on November 2nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
