The woman sat at the edge of the pond, her feet just inches from the edge of the water. As she sat in the glow of the late summer afternoon,…
How did I find myself struggling to keep up with a crowd of young adults on a steep hill at a local college? My absolute refusal to appear weak or…
Storyland is an amusement park designed for young children. It’s a family park with bright rides, cheerful music, and storybook surroundings. But for me, it’s also a time machine. Years…
Age is a funny thing. It creeps up on you when you’re not looking, and takes you by complete surprise. I turned 50 this year, and even though I (usually)…
What’s more more important than paying attention when your body hurts – especially when you’re not 22 anymore? That would be realizing *why* it hurts. And the only thing more…
Happy birthday to me! I turned 50 last week, and – as is befitting a milestone birthday – I promptly had a minor (ish) personal crisis. Why? 50 is the…
I’ve reached the point in my life where my attempts at self-improvement actually make me feel worse than before I started. Want to feel like giving up before you even…
How did we get here, friend? Almost thirty-five years ago we met in high school. After I moved to another town we wrote letters faithfully; just about every other day…
Today was one of those days in April that is not only stunningly beautiful but the perfect balm for a winter-weary spirit. It was 80 degrees – and to give…
I can’t believe I’m about to write about losing a kitty again, two months after losing our other one, but here I am. My heart is shattered into a million…