Monday morning song — poetry & prose

Over the past weeks, I’ve rediscovered my devotion to yoga. After a session, I feel lithe, vibrant, athletic, and quite possibly Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: heroines

Crafting an identity as an adventurous woman naturally led me to books…. and cue surprised face, yes? As I thought Continue reading →

Friday Song

As a girl, I feared nothing. I climbed every tree, tottered in my mom’s highest heels, ran away one afternoon Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: book life — chapter 1

Talking about amazing books is an occupational hazard… moving from the general to the specific to the intimately personal brings a Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: if you hum a few bars…

Odd confession of the day – when I am at a loss for words, I sit and type, “In 1814, Continue reading →

Sunday song: Southern rain

North Carolina summers run hot and sticky, and somewhere in the middle you’re not sure they are going to end. Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: tumbling down

I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance as I packed boxes of books — as I climbed on Continue reading →

Sunday Song — doors

Doors The link above takes you to some magical doors from the wide world…. my favorite is probably the last, Continue reading →