I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my mother. I suppose it is the approach of the 25th anniversary of her early death that leaves me bewildered that she could possibly have […]
The Reluctant Feminist: The Evolution of My Mother
A Teaching Philosophy: I ♥ School
When the last days of summer arrive, I get that back-to-school feeling. It’s the same feeling I had when I was a kid, and my mother took me and my sisters shopping […]
For My Birthday I’m Marie Kondo’ing My Mind
I saw George Kalogridis, the current President of Walt Disney World, at an event in Orlando recently. Someone said to him, “Of course, you know Alice.” He had the same you-look-so familiar-to-me […]
BuJo Shit Show
My pinterest page has over six hundred “how to bullet journal” pins. From art, layout ideas, calligraphy, mood charts, goal setting, fitness tracker to websites that help chronic procrastinators set up effective […]
The One You Feed
Once again this weekend the news was full of stories of yet more gun violence taking innocent lives and all I could think was this: anger and fear are winning. People joke […]
What I Learned in Vacation Bible School
During summer break from school back in the 70s, there were plenty of things to do. My mother ferried us to the YMCA for swim lessons and free swim, and we also […]
The One Question You Should Ask Yourself in the Middle of a Breakdown
A few months ago another autism mom like me posted her experience with her young son having a meltdown at a theme park and the response of a Universal Resort employee who […]
Social Media, I Have to Quit You–10 Reasons Why
I’ve spent almost a decade of my life on Facebook. Now, I think, it’s time to change my online presence.
6 REASONS TO PRE-ORDER MY POETRY BOOK
Love Songs from the End of the World poetry by Katherine Riegel Main Street Rag Publishing 2019 1. You save money! It’s $8.50 plus shipping right now; the normal price […]
Dear Expertina
Expertina responds to questions about life, love, work, and relationships. Readers may submit questions to expertina@yahoo.com. Dear Expertina, For the first time in my life, I feel seriously depressed and enraged due […]
The Gloria Sirens 