There’s something I’ve been carrying that has been wearing me out. Grief has been like a backpack I keep stuffing heavier and heavier stuff into.
First mom’s stroke in August of 2001 followed the next month by the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Because of the complete change of life the grief items came in a [...]
Burden of Proof
Hair Raising Lamentations
Dogs are a blessing, something to be grateful for – all pets are really, they enrich our lives and I know they are my special treasures.
I wrote the following poem on a day I’m sure I was wearing black – and I have yellow labs – which I call my lab-adorables.
Enjoy and relate – unless [...]
The Guest in the House
The first time I saw him my heart nearly stopped from shock. He was sitting in my home office in the guest chair facing the interior door which I had just passed through. I let out a little yelp of surprise, fright, alarm. What was an Indian doing here?
I immediately realized there was no life [...]
Years of Fear
You’ll never believe what my friend Marianne did after living in fear for decades.
She stepped up, she asked me to help her, and she literally took the reigns and trotted through her overwhelming fear. I am so grateful I was part of the process – I think you’ll find the story inspiring.
I’m involved with horses, [...]
