Stories are the fabric that binds us all together. Your local library is the most important resource you can utilize and it is all available for free. All you have to do is sign up for a library card. I encourage you to have your children also fill out an application for a library cardContinue reading “The Importance of Story Creation and Early Literacy”
Category Archives: Writing
How Short Life Is
It’s been awhile since I have been able to write. My worst fear was realized the night I wound up in the E.R. in excruciating pain, in a MRI scanner. My skin felt as if it was on fire, I was having shortness of breath, and my body was swollen so much I was havingContinue reading “How Short Life Is”
Heartache
Who knows heartache better than a Mother, as she sends you off to school. She knows its the beginning of you leaving her, trying to find your way into the world on your own. Who knows heartache better than a Mother, as she holds her sick child. As her child cries tears, she kisses awayContinue reading “Heartache”
Impossible Child
My Son has been my greatest teacher. From the first flutters I felt, as he moved and then kicks -as he grew larger- kicking the my ribs. My Son, has taught me what it means to truly live. These days, I am short on sleep. But those sleepless nights are well spent. I spend themContinue reading “Impossible Child”
The Paradigm of the Typewriter
The typewriter on the shelf was a closeout deal. The office supply store was getting rid of old stock –and this old behemoth, no one wanted. It called out to the middle-aged, women. Choices must be made. An typewriter for 99 dollars and some change, (ink ribbons included) or that brand new laser jet inkContinue reading “The Paradigm of the Typewriter”
On Marriage- From a Child’s Perspective…
Yesterday my Husband and I celebrated our fifth year wedding Anniversary. Our Marriage has been far from easy, and I think we have had every stressor a couple can have. A chronically ill child, myself being ill as well as my husband. Then we had the financial burden that comes along with all thisContinue reading “On Marriage- From a Child’s Perspective…”
Finding Your Voice
Finding your voice as a writer is not an easy task. It is something I have been trying to do for the last couple of years. If there is anything that my failed attempt at self-publishing helped me to accomplish, it was that it helped me find and develop my voice as an writer. OverContinue reading “Finding Your Voice”
The Process of Creation…
It is a funny thing how the creative mind works. I’m sure any number of you can attest to this. It is 1 a.m. in the morning, your mind is swimming with ideas. So what is a person to do with all these ideas? There are several solutions to this problem and they are asContinue reading “The Process of Creation…”
I felt like I was dying…
A little over a month ago, I felt like I was dying. I had been in and out of the E.R. three times, with what doctors kept saying was a GI virus. A GI virus that lasted more than two weeks. I had upper right quadrant pain that radiated into my back. My liver enzymesContinue reading “I felt like I was dying…”
Unconditional
Cradled in my Mother’s arms, my little fingers reaching out for Papa’s. Daddy’s scratchy beard, tickles my soft newborn skin, as he leans in to kiss me. Mama’s Daughter, Daddy’s little girl. No matter what age I am still. The light is passed on- trying to care for my Son, Like my Parents still continueContinue reading “Unconditional”
Snapshots of a Life 