Peaches & Control

Oh I do believe there is no other more seductive word in the world than “control”. I love to be in control — of myself, the environment, of situations around me.  I need control in order to function. Much of this has to do with my personality.  Much has to…

A letter to the little warrior who remains

I am so honored to feature my friend Lindsay Fischer at her most vulnerable. Thank you, Lindsay — for being so raw and honest even when you are feeling so brokenhearted. My fingers jab at the keyboard with no real reason other than to soothe. To be here, to type,…

hand in hand

Three years ago yesterday I watched my growing baby dance and flip around inside the little nest inside me for yet another ultrasound.  Ultrasounds were not new to me or my unborn child as the impatient little thing tried its hardest to take a running start into this world before…

heartbeats

#Reverb12, Day 16: Who inspired you in 2012, and why?   My children, who grow and explore every day, inspire me daily. My children, who see everyday as a day to play and see the world as an innocent place, are growing up to be tremendous people. My son is…

on relationships and christmas stockings

 #Reverb12, Day 8: Considering the idea that nothing lasts forever: what was the most important relationship that you fostered in 2012? How will you continue to nurture it in 2013?    I feel awkward around relationships.  I fumble around in them and hold them as I would a cumbersome cardboard…

welcome

 #Reverb12, Day 7: What’s the one thing you want to take with you into 2013?    In years past I have said I’d take my new-found laughter into the next year, or I would take my new-found appreciation for this or that. Those all remain true. I add to this…