I guess I was out sick that day in kindergarten when they taught the whole, “actions speak louder than words,” lesson because throughout my whole life I have grappled with–and have been burned by–the difference that exists between peoples’ words and their actions.
Maybe it is because I am a writer and a poet that I [...]

I always liked the idea of a window right over the kitchen sink.  There is something whimsical about being able to feel the breeze on a balmy spring day as you’re filling a pitcher of quenching water; something calming about watching the trees bend and sway in the wind as you clip stems to fill [...]

Despite the one watering eye and the opposite watering nostril I decided to get myself up today and go for a walk to mail some letters.  I wasn’t sure if the mailperson had yet come today but I didn’t care, it was a beautiful, crystal clear, fall day and I needed to “blow the stink [...]

Yesterday I shared with you my hopefully helpful hints for men.  Today, I will share my ideas for how strong women can help themselves and the men the love grow to a deeper understanding and appreciation of one another.
Dear Strong Women,
Myth busting:  You are not destined for a life of permanent singleness!  While it may [...]

I’m a strong woman.  I can carry, push, haul and schlep stuff with the best of ‘em;  I can support myself financially;  I have a sense of who I am, where I came from, what I like,  where I hope to go; and I can hoist myself up by my bootstraps when the going gets [...]