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A Lazy Suicide

08/06/21 Leave a Comment

A Lazy Suicide

Swift and decidedly they sever their connection to a painful life with instruments that serve as proof of their intent. The demons that threatened their … [Read more...] about A Lazy Suicide

Filed Under: Anxiety-Doubt-Fear, Poetry, Relationship with Self

Labor Pains

01/21/21 Leave a Comment

I at times wonder whether I would have survived the miracle of motherhood considering the struggles and pain I’ve experienced in the process of birthing … [Read more...] about Labor Pains

Filed Under: Infertility, Poetry, Relationship with Self

Being Present is Life’s Present

09/03/20 Leave a Comment

Being more present in and for your own life is much like being present with others: Sit and with a softness in your heart, look beyond and hold the gaze. Now, … [Read more...] about Being Present is Life’s Present

Filed Under: Relationship With Others, Relationship with Self, Short Writings

The Land of Lost Intentions

05/05/20 Leave a Comment

Countless thoughts fall to the ground, paving the way to the land of lost intentions. Poems to write, silent contemplations to share, inspirational thoughts not … [Read more...] about The Land of Lost Intentions

Filed Under: Aging, Ramblings, Relationship With Others, Relationship with Self

A First Date with the Rambling Writer

06/22/19 Leave a Comment

Getting started here feels a bit like a first date. Will they like me? What if I say the wrong thing? I've had a crush on the idea of writing almost my … [Read more...] about A First Date with the Rambling Writer

Filed Under: Day-to-Day Ramblings, Life Lessons, Ramblings, Relationship with Self, Short Writings Tagged With: creativity, life balance, regrets

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The Rambler — Female, 60+ and getting older by the minute. I've always loved to write, but the words have rarely left my head. Here, now, that's all about to change.
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Triptych Life Academy

This poem was written in response to Rattle’s March 2025 ekphrastic challenge, which featured E.E. King’s painting titled “Art Class Siblings — Under … [Read More...] about Triptych Life Academy

Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

Modern last supper— aggressions simmering in a melting pot © 2024 HSE … [Read More...] about Modern Last Supper (Haiku)

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What Is Age?

Our age is not truly determined by the number of days we have seen, but by the awareness each day may have brought. Our genuine age is the result of … [Read More...] about What Is Age?

Please Call Me Cinderella

Please, Call Me Cinderella

Oh, the torture of tease we sometimes subject ourselves to. Mentally trying on that glass slipper of fertility, I am reminded that it is oh so … [Read More...] about Please, Call Me Cinderella

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Soul-Soothing Resources

Soul-Soothing Resources
Below are some of my most favorite rest stops when the soul feels frazzled and needs to reconnect or take a little break:
Insight Timer Meditation App
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Sleeping At Last

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