The stove timer went off just as I had thrust my hands in the sudsy dishwater. Of course. After a quick dry-off I donned oven mitts and pulled a sheet of fragrant chocolate chip cookies out of the oven. It was a cold day outside with big lazy snowflakes making sky-circles before coming to rest on the ground. I thought… Read More
A Pudgy contortionist…
She leaps, she flies, she snoops, and she pounces. Our new kitten is in the accelerated learning program of life. She has been accidentally stepped on, closed in a kitchen cupboard, fallen over the side of the stairs, and off the side of the bed. We sound like terrible pet owners, but the truth is she is so curious about… Read More
Christmas Presence
The red and green construction paper squares dangled off the artificial Christmas tree like earrings on a sixth-grader… a bit too gaudy, a bit too big. I looked over the written gift requests on each decoration and frowned. Christmas has lost its spirit. Each year our church sponsors two gift drives. The first one is called Angel Tree and the… Read More
Laughs from afar…
Some people fear their college professors; some hate their college professors, and some, like me, genuinely like their college professors. Mostly. Dr. “Mostly,” you know who you are. This semester I’ve been having some stumbling moments as I try to write a paper my heart isn’t invested in. It’s not the subject so much as the style of paper we’ve… Read More
Penis Envy
Okay. Maybe it’s not the penis, but a different aspect of the male appetite that I envy. Allow me to give an example. Today I went online and there was no shortage of advice on how to shed the potential calories stored after the Thanksgiving feast. Most of the accompanying photographs showed women running on treadmills or women drinking water… Read More
Unexpected kindness…
The shopping list was long and my available time was short. To make matters worse, this was my third trip into town for forgotten items. I’m hosting Thanksgiving and my scattered brain gives clarity in short spurts only. Wanting to shop local I first stopped at the food co-op. Most items cost more, but I’m pleased with the high quality… Read More
Phenomenal Woman
The following is a well-known poem by Maya Angelou. I thought, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I would remind women to be thankful for all the gifts that make them a light in this world. I hope you enjoy the message as much as I do. Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built… Read More
Love notes…
It was one of those days where it was hard to leave the warmth and softness of our bed. My husband gave me a kiss before he headed off to work, and I wriggled deeper under the blankets. Guilt finally found me under there, and made me get up and moving. I shuffled and yawned as I coaxed the sheets… Read More
Tibet, prayers, and wonder…
Om mani padme hum, Om mani padme hum. This past July when I was in Tibet I discovered a people who live their faith. It was a humbling thing to observe. My friend Khandro, who spoke almost no English, walked me through the circumnavigation of various Chortens, and guided me through a Tibetan monastery service which included going to the… Read More
Spreading the joy…
It was that time. My annual check-up/pap smear was scheduled for today, and I went forth realizing my new practitioner would get to know me intimately. It’s hard to start over with a new person, especially when that first meeting requires me to spread my legs. Wide. Then there is the boob exam and other nuances my shy nature cringes… Read More
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