Writing
A Tale of Two Lovers
He fell in love with a look Not a woman She brought to life The fantasy he’d carried Around in his head Except she didn’t Not in reality He was in love with her For a season Until she broke The illusion Changed her look Up until that point He’d cheerfully disregarded Anything in her … Continue reading
Dog Saliva
When it comes to dating, I’m often accused of being too picky. Not true. At my age, I can just tell after one or two dates that a guy isn’t worth pursuing. I know I’m not going to radically change anyone even though every potential guy is a fixer upper. My usual deal breakers are … Continue reading
Kill Them with Kindness
When they yell and trample all over your feelings while explaining how sensitive they are, kill them with kindness. When they invite you then uninvite you, kill them with kindness. When they repeatedly ask you why you can’t be more like somebody else, kill them with kindness. When they know they owe you money, but … Continue reading
And Then…
So the reason I’ve never done illegal drugs is I’d spent about 13 years on prescription phenobarbital since I’d had three mild seizures by the time I was 4. That was back in the 70s, when all patients were over-medicated. My parents emphasized to me how I could die if I mixed other drugs with … Continue reading
Free Positivity
If someone ever gave out free samples of positivity, I’d surely try it since “free” is my price. Not only that, but I want more positivity in my life. More doors of opportunity to be opened, more creative flow, restfulness, energy and laugh-out-loud moments. When I was younger, I thought once I figured life out, … Continue reading
Life of Magic
There is no abracadabra Hocus pocus Open sesame No unsaying things said Nor undoing things done Kissing him good-bye As if it were hello But it’s really good-bye It’s really He’ll never know Since he’ll be long gone Before the truth escapes From her sensuous Secretive mouth He’ll never understand She wasn’t batshit crazy She … Continue reading
Creating Developing-Country Women’s Healthcare in Texas
Nearing college graduation, I knew two things: I didn’t want to enter graduate school nor did I want to get a “real” job; so I joined the Peace Corps as an education volunteer. That amazing experience started my teaching adventures in Tanzania, South Korea, Egypt, Mexico and Honduras. It also opened my eyes to the … Continue reading
Violet Crown Hike
I’d driven past this spot many times without once realizing there was a beautiful hike to be had. This part of the trail had been open since last August. How symbolic we all parked near a liquor store and walked over to the entrance since, after this hike, I was properly motivated for a drink! … Continue reading
Unconquered
The sincerest lie about love is that it conquers all. Moralistic, preachy fairy tales lied to little girls about romance and true love. The only tale, in retrospect, that gives a clue about modern romance isn’t a fairy tale. Tarzan stories illustrate what modern women have to look forward to in romance: bringing civilization and … Continue reading
Great Hills Hike
This marked my first outing with a new outdoorsy meetup group. I wanted to exercise my permanently injured ankle in a novel way; so I could strengthen it. I gave the park’s fitness area the evil eye as we walked past. I’ll run on a treadmill and lift free weights, but I want nothing to do … Continue reading