I love this quote from Lucille Clifton. Some days I’m not sure I “know” anything but boy, do I wonder/wander in a never-ending stream of fascination and bemusement, Vicki-style. Okay, sometimes my wonder/wander brings frustration and impatience – but you’ll be happy to know I’m usually the target. Writing helps me think and more than … More Podcast Episode 8: I Write…Because I Wonder
When I went to schedule a podcast recording with author, Cheryl Oreglia, she said I could pick the time and quipped about her husband of 40 years, “Because I just have Larry [to keep entertained] and he can be left alone for short amounts of time.” It’s indicative of the great humor she uses in … More Episode 7: Grow Damn It!
What a fun month it has been trying to write and talk our way through our journey to discover what matters most. Of course, this is all possible because of the great group of writers and community that makes this conversation meaningful. In Case You Missed These Great Posts Vicki provides some wonderful perspective about … More February’s Greatest Hits
I’ve heard Jack Canfora joke that being a playwright in America in this day and age is a little like choosing to be a figure skater in Kenya. Meaning no disrespect to Kenyan figure skaters, of course. Which makes me respect Jack and his path even more. He started with writing comedy sketches in his … More Podcast Episode 4: Why Theater Matters
When I was new to blogging, I spent some time looking for bloggers that were good writers, aligned with what I was interested in, and who I was inspired by. I lucked out by finding, Betsy Kerekes on Parenting is Funny. There’s much to love about Betsy but I think what stuck the most for … More Podcast Episode 3: On Mountaineering, Martial Arts, Overcoming Challenges and Motherhood
Our new little baby blog has turned one month! What a fun month it has been trying to write and talk our way through our journey to discover what matters most. Of course, this is all possible because of the great group of writers and community that makes this conversation meaningful. In Case You Missed … More January’s Greatest Hits
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post calling for help to Put Me In the Mood For Love. And wow, I loved the results, pun intended. Here’s why. It made me feel for the 100th (or maybe 1000th) time what a warm place this WordPress community is. In responses that were romantic, realistic, … More Color Me Tickled Pink
Expressive writing…kudos to James Pennebaker! 😊 … More Write it Out
The Heart of the Matter 