“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is easy to imagine the enthusiasm in the tiny voice as it exclaims: “Astronaut!”“Doctor!”“Firefighter!”“Teacher!”If a child gave any one of these responses, it would not be cause for shock. Each of these answers would be considered quite normal. Now, let's try this one on … Continue reading Where Have All The Mothers Gone?
Our world is full of color. Everywhere you look, any hour of the day, an infinite array of reds, yellows, blues, and every mixture in between bursts into our vision. Sometimes vibrant neons assault us; other times, we are snuggled by muted pastels.Color saturation in our daily lives can easily be taken for granted. After … Continue reading Why Can’t He See Me?
You meet that person. That special person. You make each other laugh. You enjoy spending time together. Your life-goals are in perfect harmony. A proposal is made and accepted. A commitment follows. Years pass. The edges of your relationship have gotten worn out and begun to fray. Nerves are on edge. You used to enjoy … Continue reading The Flip/Flop Challenge
You have heard people speak of them. Husbands swear they know of one at work. Wives affirm that they caught sight of one at the grocery store. Dissatisfied husbands and wives everywhere want so badly to believe that this creature truly exists. Therefore, it must be real! It must exist! The Rainbow Unicorn! That mythical … Continue reading On the Hunt for the Mythical Rainbow Unicorn
Plummeting birth rates. The correct term is “child-free,” not “child-less.” Daycare centers are outrageously priced and yet bursting at the seams. Frazzled moms. Oblivious husbands. Strained marriages. All work and no play. It seems that these are the statements that sum up what “family” has come to mean in today's society. How have the words … Continue reading The Motherhood Conundrum
Every marriage has its problems. Happily, most of these are quite normal and common and are resolvable with love, dedication, hard work, and patience. However, there are some issues that cause such unspeakable wreckage that the marriage is barely salvageable. One of these home-wrecking examples is, of course, infidelity. Having survived and rebuilt my marriage … Continue reading To Salvage or Not to Salvage…
A beautiful vessel, crafted lovingly with much care and attention, long prized and cherished, teeters on the edge. Traitorous gravity! It tumbles down, end-over-end, for what seems like an eternity, pulling my heart with it. A sickening sound breaks the heavy silence and a priceless artwork becomes a useless pile of shards. A period of … Continue reading Kintsugi
Once, there was a man who made his home in a hidden and rare world of beauty. In this world, there existed everything necessary for peace and contentment. All the waters were cool and refreshing. The trees contained many varieties of tasty and nourishing fruits. The flowers perfumed the air with soothing scents. He had … Continue reading A Man’s Journey
For Everything You Have Done, I Thank You Thank you for all you have shown him. Thank you for showing him such a blazing contrast to what I am and what I offer to him. He has seen everything that you are: nothing. He has seen everything that you represent: emptiness. Because of you … Continue reading For Everything You Have Done, I Thank You…or, A Letter to the “Other Woman”
Your world: Filled with lush and colorful plant-life, sun and shade, songbirds filling the air with music, animals of every sort bedding down in comfort. You observe the peace-filled paradise. Each day, you wake amidst warm breezes and crystal waters. Dark, rich soil nourishes from the roots. Leaves and blossoms stretch languidly towards the warmth … Continue reading Crime Scene
Pieces to Peace 