His kind eyes and smile started showing up in my Facebook feed early Thursday morning; the hashtag #irunwithmaud not far behind. A young man, not quite 26, had lost his…
Reflections of a Quarantined Momma
I was a junior in college when I heard the news of the Twin Towers attack. Dr. Mark Rutland stood at the front of the the Bush Chapel Auditorium.With quiet…
Family Word of the Year
For years I would snicker when friends would announce on Facebook that they had a word for the year. I just thought it was really silly. Then one year, our…
A Little Fun with Writing
This is a little off the beaten path but it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you -my dear reader- that I love to write! Below are 10 prompts I…
Toy
I only wanted a Ken doll. With all the dolls I possessed named Barbie and Skipper, one would think I’d be happy to simply accessorize. Plastic shoes and shimmering outfits…
Why I Write
After the last “I love you” has been whispered and the final child tucked in – for the fourth time, I move towards my favorite space. Held up by thirsty…