Another Year of the Dead

That line from Sgt. Pepper kept going through my mind, “It was 30 [I know the lyrics say 20] years Continue reading →

Of Mothers and Daughters

This winter break, I’ve had the delight of watching my girls experience all sorts of “grown-up” adventures. How cool is Continue reading →

Birthday blog 2018

Ain’t it just a little scary sometimes * To find the lies that you know to be true * I’ll Continue reading →

Empty Nest Blues in waltz time

Chapter 1: Baby songs “Live, love laugh and be happy….” I would put the baby on the bed, changing her Continue reading →

Of Prairies & Presidents

“But Pa” Laura began, “It’s ok Half-Pint. Your ma and me, and Mr. Edwards we are all racist as f**k, Continue reading →

Daddy Rules

“My Daddy said,” anyone who knows  me has heard me start that sentence around 82 billion times. I usually say Continue reading →

Me Too

I drive a lot — it appeals to the wild child, the “king of the road” girl who navigated for Continue reading →

Set Break

Someone has their window down. I hear a ripple of melody as I pull to the stoplight. I smile, “US Continue reading →