One day at a time. I have come to embrace this phrase, though initially not willingly. I first started hearing … More
Category: Introduction
Trails and Bridges
In my five decades of living, I have wandered and roamed, walked and ran, many miles of trail. Some just … More
Growing Seasons
Growing seasons come and go. They can be splendid and lead to high yields. Or inconsistent and disappointing. Most are … More
Faulty Roots and Weeds
When you have seven older sisters, three older brothers, and two younger brothers, not only are you child #11, you … More
Once a Poet, Always a Poet
Poetry was the primary style that brought words out of my head and heart for decades. I gained self-knowledge in … More
The Writer Within
I have been writing for forty years. It started with a few poems and being given a diary when I … More
The Starting Line
Always having been a physically active child, outside playing ball or tag with my siblings, running was just a natural … More
Blooming Late Started Early
To understand late, I had to look at early. Early on in my life, many seeds were planted. Some survived … More
Labeled Lovingly
Late bloomer. I have lovingly called myself one for a long time. Better late than never. Better to have chances … More
Late Bloomer and Slow Learner 