The Never-Ending Story is a great movie. Its also how I feel about the PC-part of my life right now. Or its like Groundhog's Day (also a great movie)...as though I'm stuck in some loop and every now and then I circle around and crash into PC and his insanity. Insanity is not a strong … Continue reading The Never-Ending Story
I said, the other day, Something's brewing with PC. Its too quiet. Don't let him get in your head, my friends said. But he was in my head. I just have a gut feeling, I said. And as I've learned, ignoring said gut feelings can have devastating consequences. The thing with narcissists is that they never really … Continue reading The Predictability of Unpredictability
Yesterday, while at lunch with the Reckless Friends, I was asked So, what's new? I responded with a Well girls, I think I need to figure out my life. They immediately sat up straight and leaned forward. Tell us more. What's going on? And this is how my brain feels lately: There's a lot that can … Continue reading Focus, Or Lack Thereof
No, not that Royal Wedding, although we can all take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Meghan Markle (Harry's not so bad either...) As of late, the days were leading up to another wedding, one that has been a long time coming, as PC repeatedly informed me. He had a lot of specific requests in … Continue reading The Royal Wedding
For a long time, much of my life I would venture to say, I believed in this. I believed in the good in people. I believed that even flawed people are inherently good at heart, the way a destructive thunderstorm still replenishes the earth; the way a long winter grows appreciation for summer. PC did … Continue reading The Truth Always Trumps the Lie
When 8 women gather at the beach, topics of conversation can range from the highly humorous to the deep, raw details of life. From the mundane discussions of cooking and exercise to the whimsical and rhetorical talks of people and love. And dreams. Specifically, this dream discussion began with the underlying tone of "recurring nightmares". … Continue reading The Power of Self-Control
Recently, I came across an old picture on my phone. Six years ago. A friend, two toddlers in a sandbox, a baby crawling and two Labradors. I am behind the camera and behind the image is my once-beloved mountain. We often referred to that spring day as The Perfect Day and so I could not … Continue reading Perfect
Part of being a writer, I believe, is opening the vault of things: emotions, feelings, and thoughts that are not necessarily things you would share with anyone besides your dog or perhaps your best friend. It means being honest to a fault: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Part of this story, I believe, is the … Continue reading Everyone Has A Story
Of all the blessings in my life, one is my "Reckless Friends", a group consisting of 7 women who somehow came together as friends in the manner of recklessness, laughter, and being non-judgmental. We could not be more different. We range in age from 40 to 60-something. Some of us work, some don't. All of … Continue reading Reckless
Being an artist is two-fold: having something to say and having a way to say it. If you're thinking, I've heard that sentiment recently, you'd be correct to assume that I've finally watched "A Star Is Born" and there's quite a few themes that spawn out on this topic, not to mention a few quotes from … Continue reading Inner Voice
