The written word. It has meant so much in my life. Appreciating the words of others written in books, articles, … More
Author: Late Bloomer
Late bloomer and slow learner. That's me. Both taproots and faulty foundations were fertilized in my youth. Gratefully, my taproots and I survived. The blooming and learning continue.
Short on planning, long on results
I don’t consider myself a spontaneous person. Practicality, inhibitions and reserve hold me back. Sometimes, though, spontaneity is simply following … More
Farm Critters and Pets
Most of the critters on our farm had their place in the whole scheme of things, but less so in … More
My Pen Flows . . . The Truth Follows
Like running, writing has always fit me and fulfilled me. Beyond defining my personhood, in all honesty it has helped … More
The Evolution of O.D.A.T.
One day at a time. I have come to embrace this phrase, though initially not willingly. I first started hearing … More
Trails and Bridges
In my five decades of living, I have wandered and roamed, walked and ran, many miles of trail. Some just … More
Paths Crossing
There are days etched in my memory from months of breast cancer surgeries and treatment; the day I heard my … More
Weather or Not
When you grow up on a farm, paying attention to the weather is necessary for a variety of reasons. What … More
A Special Place Called Okoboji
I moved to the area known as the “Iowa Great Lakes” in 1992. I was 27 and beginning my 5th … More
A Big Yard and Summer Fun
The space we had growing up on a farm was space we all appreciated. The dinner table and our bedrooms … More
Late Bloomer and Slow Learner 