I am not by nature a quiet person. Third child in a household of six, I had to speak up … More
Tag: Mania
“Slow Down, You Move Too Fast”
Remember “feeling groovy?” This aging hippie certainly does. Groovy is that “mellow yellow” mood so celebrated in the ‘60s. Groovy … More
Labor Pains & Stretch Marks
It was Advent of ‘83 and I was pregnant with God. Well at least a little bit pregnant with God. … More
Slaying Dragons and Sharpening My Sword
I got clarity with Clare. Sometimes you just have to stand your ground. An impaired Clare, a sister whom … More
One Pill Makes You Smaller; One Pill Makes You Tall
Alice could not reach the doorknob. Shrunk down so small, Alice saw no relief in sight. And then what should … More
Angelic, Manic and Magic
I grew up believing in angels and archangels and all the choirs of heaven. Angels graced the holy cards that … More
Breaking-Fast with the Past
My grandmother used cornflakes as condiments. My grandmother used cornflakes as garnish. On ice cream, instant pudding, tuna casserole. She … More
Nighty-Night, Dark Night of the Soul
“Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep, If I should die before … More
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