Oct 27, 2022Member-onlyWeaponsWords wielded by a bitter tongue lash against your heart and leave open wounds. Every timePoetry1 min readPoetry1 min readWeapons----
Oct 5, 2022Member-onlyMy Mother, the SeaMy mother, the Sea, calls to me, “Take off your armor, shed your false skin, Come to me and be free.” I stand poised, On the edge of two…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min readMy Mother, the Sea----
Oct 30, 2021Member-onlyWalking with GhostsWith the rise in white supremacy, hate crimes and fascism, remembering the not-to-distant past is important. WWII was horrific by every means imaginable. As a person born in 1953, the war did not affect my life, but I’ve read many books about Nazi Germany and the horrors suffered by the…Nazis10 min readNazis10 min read
Mar 27, 2021Member-onlyMy Body, My Uterus, My ChoiceIt was 40 years ago in 1978. Roe vs Wade made abortion possible for all women in 1973. Women who have had abortions all have a story. Here’s mine. I was 25 years old. I was nauseous all the time and throwing up. I was also light headed and dizzy…Abortion4 min readAbortion4 min read
Feb 4, 2020Member-onlyI like MenCowboys with muddy spurs, black Hats and worn soft jeans Tight on their bony butts. Cops on motorcycles With high patent leather boots, Sharply pressed uniforms and mirrored sunglasses. Carpenters with low slung tool belts Sporting pony tails and close cut beards. Tall men with strong chins, Ice blue eyes…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
May 19, 2019Member-onlyThe Body RemembersAwakening, curled in a fetal position, I gaze At the barren landscape outside my window. The old oak tree stands alone, Branches like arms…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min readThe Body Remembers----
Mar 5, 2019Member-onlyFor the Love of Callieand the hard choice I made for her happiness. In June of 2017, I adopted this beautiful girl named Callie. Here she is on February 4th, 2019 on the same chair.Dogs5 min readDogs5 min read
Nov 28, 2018Member-onlyHow Things EndAs black as a starless sky after the stars have died. Thick as an oil slick floating on dead water. Heavy as a body falling from the…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Sep 11, 2018Member-onlyAmerican DNA — We are all ImmigrantsAnd yet we are first and foremost Americans. At least for now. DNA tests are all the rage these days. Everyone wants to find out about their heritage, their roots. I’ve not heard one person say, “Well, I’m 30 percent American!” No one’s DNA comes back as American. A DNA…Race5 min readRace5 min read
Sep 9, 2018Member-onlyBipolar Days and NightsThree days ago my psyche switched from the black goo of depression into the bright light of mania. I love the first few days of a manic period. I accomplish more in 24 hours than I do during weeks and weeks of depression. …Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
