“I’d never been one to give up on lost causes, maybe because I was one myself.” ― Abir Mukherjee, Smoke and Ashes It’s official. As of yesterday, I am the proud parent of two high school students. Middle school… Read More ›
Month: May 2024
The Art of Hearing
“If you want to write, you can. Fear stops most people from writing, not lack of talent, whatever that is. Who am I? What right have I to speak? Who will listen to me if I do? You’re a human… Read More ›
The Post-Mother’s Day Blues
“True development does not respect comfort.” ― Tom Crewe, The New Life The irony of Metro Nashville Public Schools honoring Jelly Roll the same week my son was being told, “he didn’t know his place” and that “He’s done”… Read More ›
A Little Good, A Little Bad, A Little Ugly – You Decide Which is Which.
“But you must live your own life eventually. You have one chance only.” ― Sebastian Faulks, Birdsong Going to kick the morning off with a little good news. Actually, a little great news. I know. I know. It’s not… Read More ›
Don’t Let The Money Fool You
“That is my problem with life, I rush through it, like I’m being chased. Even things whose whole point is slowness, like drinking relaxing tea. When I drink relaxing tea I suck it down as if I’m in a contest… Read More ›