Today is the first day of a class I am teaching through Story Circle Network on writing as a means to heal. We are using the book, Writing as a Way of Healing: How Telling Our Stories Transforms Our Lives by Louise DeSalvo. I have not taught this class before so this will be a…
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“Calf Rope” – An Intuitive Reaction I Can Trust
Today is the day that I say “calf rope,” as we used to say in my family when my brothers or I were pinned to the floor by our opponent in a wrestling match. I assume this expression comes from the rodeo when a calf roper is done with the roping and jumps up to…
Is Illness in the Air Right Now?
This seems to be the time for illness among my friends and family. Gall bladder surgery, GI bacterial infections, respiratory infections, a hysterectomy, a baby arriving a little early – fine, but not without worry for his family…. I have been informed of all of these just in the last two days. Get well, my…
Apartments, Heat and the Joy of Organization
Ray and I helped daughter Rachael move into her new apartment in McKinney today. Yes, it was 100 degrees when we were hauling boxes up a flight of stairs, but never mind that, our girl has finally obtained the keys to her very own Texas digs and she is very happy. As the mother of…
Apartment Woes in America’s #2 Best Small City
I am pleased to announce that after a Herculean effort that lasted 2 solid weeks, my youngest daughter has gained the right to rent an apartment in McKinney, Texas, a place that is very proud to tell you that they have recently been named by CNN Money as the Number 2 best small city in…
Joss Whedon’s Much Ado about Nothing
I wouldn’t have believed that Joss Whedon’s modern rendition of William Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing could have captivated a movie audience for its entire 110-minute run-time, but, clearly, I underestimated both Whedon and Shakespeare. This tale of two sets of lovers – Hero and Claudio; Beatrice and Benedick – benefits greatly from Shakespeare’s…
Late Night Ramblings
It is 10:58 pm and I am sitting in the staircase room of our Victorian in Sherman. Sammie, the Scotty, just ambled by, looking for a spot to settle until we head to bed, and Cordelia, the Corgie, is stretched out on the tile in the kitchen, already sound asleep. Sammie is back, not quite…
Open Windows: Life in a Victorian House
It is late – 11:31 pm – and I’m sitting in our house here in Texas with all the windows wide open and I’m enjoying this wonderful cool night air. It is due to get to 62 degrees tonight (it was only 84 today for a high) and I am determined to sleep in this…
Time for the Sale…
Ray and I have spent the last 3 days at our building – a wonderful mid-century Savings and Loan – where we have lots of antiques and furniture stored. Our goal: to organize so we could begin to sell these treasures that have been accumulating for well over 3 decades. (Well, some are very old…
A Standing Ovation for the Sherman Community Players
The Sherman Community Players have done it again! Last night I saw The Drowsy Chaperone, a “musical within a comedy,” and I must say it was an A-1 production thanks to the visionary direction of Anthony Nelson, a gifted performance by Darrah Dunn in the key role of “Man in Chair,” and exceptional acting by…
20 Minutes a Day 