My recollections of Rikki are vivid though dreamlike. I remember her sitting in the back seat of a car, clutching a neatly-folded piece of paper. Now she's leaving - she's running from something. I am a little afraid for her because he doesn't want her to leave. I feel twisted and torn because it's so … Continue reading You Don’t Want to Call Nobody Else
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The Mother of All Meltdowns is Turning One!
One of the proudest days in my life was when I was accepted as a contributor to this book. The Mother of All Meltdowns was full of so many writers I admired I couldn't believe I got to be included right beside them. What amazed me even more was how many people bought our … Continue reading The Mother of All Meltdowns is Turning One!
I Am An American and Today I Celebrate Abraham Lincoln
Do you know who our 16th president was? Does your 3rd grader? As of today, thanks to a Congressional resolution, it is International Darwin Day, now and forever on February 12. It also happens to be the birthday of one of the (I dare say the second) greatest Presidents in this America's history. The man … Continue reading I Am An American and Today I Celebrate Abraham Lincoln
My Son’s Brain is Not Public Domain
I remember when I was a Political Science major, I had this amazing professor who had us read a whole list of books on Utopias; just so we would be sure that we knew what a Utopia was, and that we didn't live in one. After my son was born I began reading Young Adult … Continue reading My Son’s Brain is Not Public Domain
100 Word Song – Starting Over
This week I am continuing the story of Lu and Cici for my good friend Lance's 100 Word Song Meme over at My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog and one of my partners at Raised on the Radio. This week the song is (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon. I am amazed at how effortlessly this … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Starting Over
100 Word Song – Fall at Your Feet
This week I am continuing the story of Lu and Cici for my good friend Lance's 100 Word Song Meme over at My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog and one of my partners at Raised on the Radio. I'm feeling pretty cool, because I got to choose the song, "Fall at Your Feet" by Crowded House. I … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Fall at Your Feet
100 Word Song – Nearly Lost You
This week I am continuing the story of Lu and Cici for my good friend Lance's 100 Word Song Meme over at My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog and one of my partners at Raised on the Radio. The song is Nearly Lost You by The Screaming Trees. I am amazed at how effortlessly this story flows … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Nearly Lost You
100 Word Song – Her First Mistake
This week I had the honor of choosing the song for my good friend Lance's 100 Word Song Meme over at My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog and one of my partners at Raised on the Radio. I chose Lyle Lovett's Her First Mistake because, well - there isn't a Lyle Lovett song that … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Her First Mistake
100 Word Song – Perfect Day
“I met your momma when she came here to study. She needed a place to stay and I needed a counter-girl.” He sat back, wistful, “That was a different time completely. Aw Cecilia you wouldn’t have recognized the place.” His face softened with a smile. No one had ever called her Cecilia before - it … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Perfect Day
100 Word Song – And She Was
With shaking hands she reached to take the stack of papers from Beaufort. And just as her fingers brushed them she stopped. "Wait. Please, tell me about her. Just a little before I have to look at this." "Darling, your momma was like an angel. Wherever she went it was like she was walking on … Continue reading 100 Word Song – And She Was
