I played a part in my mother’s death. It was an unwanted, unwilling part but I had made an agreement. The kind of agreement that I prayed I would never have to fulfill. Disconnecting a loved one from life support is not something for which there is adequate preparation. It is wholly unreasonable to give an [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Beginning of the Middle
January 25, 2011
I am in a fight with my blog. Not that my blog cares what I think or feel, she is such a [...]
Outrageous Seduction
January 18, 2011
They had been lovers a long time. A sweeping history of romance and intrigue was theirs to reflect upon, which she did with quiet anguish. At first, as it is with many great love stories, he worshiped her on the couch that was her husband’s. Brought her sweet presents. Surrendered his armour for the grace of [...]
The Tiniest Fire
January 10, 2011
I watch the reality show Survivor. I know, I know – I deserve whatever harsh judgments are hurtling through your mind right now. I wish I could quit you Survivor but… One of the things I really enjoy is when the contestants have to make fire. They usually have a flint plus lots of kindling [...]
Prickly Pants and Lotus Bottom
January 06, 2011
When I was ten years old my mother had a really great idea. We had just moved into a new neighborhood and there was a Prickly Pear Cactus plant growing on the street corner. And it wasn’t just growing it was bearing magnificent fruit! My mama decided [...]
A Pooh-y New Year to You
January 01, 2011
In this first flush of New Year-ness I thought of all the advice on goals and achievements and so forth that is swirling around and since those areas are well covered here are a few guidelines about succeeding in life – based on some Winnie-the-Pooh wisdom. To stay healthy do: Some Stoutness Exercises while [...]
