"What a silly looking cricket," I told Chienne, for I often speak rather than think, as we took our walk through our soggy neighbo...
Upward, Onward
Mind outpaces body. There is a moment where I glance up at the sky, admiring the shades of blue as they transition from dark to light, and t...
Communication Skills
I am hundreds of miles away from my family as they vacation in Florida. I've not heard from them since I decided not to go on Sunday an...
Eye of Beholder
"She has glaucoma," I reply when people ask about her poor eye . "I don't think so," is my answer when they ask if i...
John
There is something lovely about preparing for an evening. The shine of gloss on lips, the sparkle of a ring that's just for pretty. Pol...
A Good Session
"Growing old," I replied. "I'm afraid of growing old. Terrified." I thought of the old man, trembling hand reachi...
The New Blue
I went in search of red flats. I love the ruby slippers I wore yesterday but the flimsy soles are starting to fall apart. The fluffy flowe...
Ruby Slippers in the Emerald City
"Excuse me, ma'am," he said tentatively and I paused my movement along the waterfront to smile at him. He blinked at me, this...
Notsob
I picture her sentences as hills - the childlike lilt and quick cadence is charming, but it often takes her two or three tries to get past t...
Trip(s)
Part 1 I rolled over and glanced at the clock, moaning pitifully when I realized I had to get up. I organized a conference call beginning a...