A walk in rain,
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All articles filed in March 2020
In thinking of me; in thinking of the kids.
Right now I’m connected to books.I’m connected to writing.I’m connected to people to food to music to rest. Why are we asking our children, some of the most vulnerable people on the planet, to be connected to anything else? We can only ask of them what we are willing to do ourselves.May we grant them…
Read MoreIf You Must
Update: June 11, 2020I came across this poem the other day and forgot I wrote it. Immediately it struck me the wrong way. Mostly due to seeing the word “slave” through a new lens. Over these past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to listen and learn from anti-bias/anti-racist educators and something I see time…
Read MoreReset
Close your eyes…(Breathe) When you open them, see:JoyLoveGratitude Close your eyes…(Breathe) When you open them, see: BeautyPresencePatience
Read MoreYes, You and Just One
But is it just one glass? And if it is and you’re anything like me, do you wish it were really 3 or 5…? Yes, I’m judging you. Yes, you. But not the You who has a heart of gold and inherent worth. Those still exist. You are still that and whole. I don’t think…
Read MoreDoing the Things that Scare Us
Right now I’m scared to stay positive. I mean, I am feeling positive but I’m scared to share that. I’m scared to show that in the faces of those who are struggling right now and want to see validation of their pain. I guess I’m positive now because I just wasn’t. These past two months,…
Read MoreI am connected to the world at large.
I had the pleasure of joining an online Zoom call today hosted by Laura McKowen. She is a leader in the sobriety world and I mentioned her a bit in my last two posts. She wanted to hold a digital space to bring people together, particularly for those who may feel lost in sobriety or…
Read MoreThis is a safe space.
Blank as IntendedIn this space, you can beAnything you wish to see.You are safe-come as much as you need.You are safe-stray as you please. This space is yours,alone if you’d like.This space is yours,to lay all night.
Read MoreRelationships, Recovery, and Replay – Part II
Here’s the other half to Relationships, Recovery, and Replay Part I. … Part II 16 Candles Last week my husband and I added another candle to our dating-cake. 16 years, the entire life of a teenager. I even made this card to remind myself to remember the sweetness of today, of us. It’s been easy…
Read MoreRelationships, Recovery, and Replay – Part I
Part I I was telling my husband about the woman at dance. I noticed something about her. We made small talk. Then I missed a class and she noticed that about me. My husband, kindly said, “Aww, she’s trying, too!…Now here’s the part where you say, ‘Hey you wanna grab coffee or something?’” I heard…
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