Why Once a Time a Time?
I’ve always done a lot of thinking - and a lot of remembering - in this brain of mine. I share the fruits of that thinking most effectively in writing, often in the form of stories.
When I was a little girl, before I’d learned the art of writing, however, I would avail the adults in my life with my stories and I’d begin with the (obviously misheard but adorably uttered) words, “Once a Time a Time…”
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I Want a New Life Stage (or Two)
When I wrote the title of this piece, I heard it in the melody of Huey Lewis and the News’ I Want a New Drug. For the most complete experience upon consumption of this post, I recommend (if not already … Continue reading
An Unintentional Life Lesson
The valuable life lesson I learned from Dad that he didn’t know he taught me… My dad was a hardworking man – VERY industrious. Not only did he put in grueling hours at the rubber mill in our town, but … Continue reading
The Cost of Your “Winning” has been too Great
If I read one more “Yesterday was awful, BUT… Ima gonna lose it. (For historical context, yesterday was January 6, 2021, the day domestic terrorists stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. at the behest/urging of Donald Trump in protest … Continue reading
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Hope Simmers as a New Year Begins
I’ve always been one to create my own traditions, rather than rely on others to dictate what in life I celebrate and how. I’m an individualist that way… Honestly, if I don’t feel a personal connection to a tradition, I’d … Continue reading
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A 30-Year Retrospective on Life
Three months ago (to the day, it turns out), I wrote a profoundly personal blog post entitled, Here’s What I Can Do, about my suicide attempt on December 22, 1990. So here I am today, exactly thirty years hence, reflecting … Continue reading
