Writing is to descend like a miner to the depths of the mine with a lamp on your forehead; a light whose dubious brightness falsifies everything, whose wick is in permanent danger of explosion, whose blinking illumination in the coal … Continue reading
So here’s how it went: I told on my husband. I gave away his nighttime secret — to the doctor, no less. There we were, two happy little people sitting in the doctor’s office, following up on some teensy-weensy little … Continue reading
My parents claimed often and vociferously that I was born with my grandfather’s white-hot Irish temper. They swore there wasn’t a diaper change, a feeding, a bath … a moment … that wasn’t accompanied by needle sharp shrieks that melted … Continue reading
This past week has been something, hasn’t it? First we heard of Ed McMahon’s passing and all I could think of was how he was the greatest second banana — ever. He was eighty-something. Then, Farah Fawcett died. There wasn’t … Continue reading
Like many, I have a busy mind. A very, VERY busy mind. Unfortunately, while this lovely mind of mine is zipping around telling me this grand thought and speaking of that profound notion … all I hear is the adult … Continue reading
I was asked the other day just how I decide a blog topic for any given post. “How do you know what to write about?” was the question. I had to think about that. Really. I usually just let fly … Continue reading
I love noise. Life is noisy. It bangs and clanks and booms and clicks. It’s cloudy. It’s sticky. Life makes sound and I love every thunderous moment. I like it when doors and cupboards are opened and closed with a … Continue reading
I’ve never been to San Antonio. In fact, I’ve never been anywhere in the Longhorn state of Texas. Nor have I traveled through the Land of Enchantment. We’re excited! Really. It’s a Dan and Auburn road trip away from the … Continue reading
Whether you’re a mother of children, or of doggies or kitties … or just mothers in your hearts, may you each find this day filled with fun, peace and — maybe breakfast in bed and later, a nice bubble bath. … Continue reading
There is no clever picture to announce this post. Plainly said, more people than ever are showing up with Alzheimer’s or some sort of related dementia. One in two over eighty and many as young as 45 or 50 are … Continue reading