Dec 5, 2016Hanging OutI’m a bit of a mess today. Wilted from spending much energy to meet a deadline. Manuscript, submitted last night! I celebrated by ringing...
Nov 28, 2016ThanksgivingIt is either a cyst or the cancer is back. I found it, but my heart is ungrateful. More information after a biopsy and days of waiting....
Nov 21, 2016Song of the Paper BurnerIt is the week before Thanksgiving, and the oak leaves are yellowing. I am with others helping a friend pack up to move back to the...
Nov 14, 2016Saying Thank YouIt was after we had voted, after teasing with friends at the precinct, after meeting the man who owned the persimmon tree. Heading home,...
Nov 7, 2016Ugly, BeautifulMy art teacher placed paper and pencil in front of me. Then she arranged a few zinnias and put the vase on the table. Her instruction was...