Shadows of leaves shifted on the window. I sat in the worn office chair I’d inherited with the office, talking with a bright, talented student who wrote astonishing poems and had implied, […]
You’re Not Broken
Sometimes Nature Kills Us: A Book Review of “The Ghost Town Collectives and other stories of the Anthropocene”
The catastrophic events in Brittney Corrigan’s collection, The Ghost Town Collectives and other stories of the Anthropocene, could happen as soon as tomorrow, in a decade or three, or maybe yesterday. Rogue […]
Sisters, You Can Borrow My Crib Notes to Empower Women and Unite Our Nation
What do you say when people around you actively sow hate? Divisiveness? Misinformation? Doesn’t matter what side you’re on, the problem is clear—it isn’t the Republicans, it isn’t the Democrats. The sane […]
I Hope I’m Not Just Dreaming After All This Time
We should always be stretching our imaginations, exploring the limits imposed on us from within or without, and we should be stepping toward what feeds us. I didn’t think that was objectionable. I thought everyone understood the power of having dreams.
The Joy of Voting, Then and Now
In the spring of 1979, I was enrolled in a Government Class required for graduation at Greenville High School. It was the Dazed and Confused era of teen life in Texas, and […]
Break The Screen (Time)
I can no longer invest time or attention in the products of corporations that have intentionally done potentially irreparable damage to not only my children, but their entire generation.
Transform Your Relationships: Dealing with Difficult People
Okay, yes, I’ve been told I’m too tolerant, too forgiving, and so open-minded my brains fall out. But if you have a Difficult Person (DP) in your life, my wide-open mind (and […]
Five Reasons Grief is So Hard
Grief is a complex mix of emotions. Society’s focus on work and materialism adds to the difficulty of grieving. Grief isn’t limited to death; it can arise from various losses. Others’ discomfort with grief can make the experience lonelier. Unlike other feelings, grief can persist, with the pain often lasting. Seek support in coping with grief.
Denouement
I made the best choices I could with the resources and knowledge I had at the time.
My Top Three Summer Delights
Suzannah Gail Collins recalls three unforgettable culinary experiences. In Paris, a hidden patisserie offered an exquisite chocolate tart. In Italy, a poet’s reading was followed by a delightful moscato experience. In Portugal as a weary traveler, she was surprised with the most delicious gaspacho.
The Gloria Sirens 