In the state I reside in, we’ve had three deceased whales wash up on the beach in recent days. For many of us, this brings up memories of 1970, when it was decided to remove the carcass of a whale from the beach by blowing it up. What could possibly…

Mr. Sussex needs help. Inpatient mental health therapy support. The trajectory he is on can only end in tragedy, and that would be a calamity on so many levels. His documentary, his book, and his interviews have only made me sad. His manic behavior from charming to angry to bitter…

We rarely go to the movie theater as most offerings are as good (or bad) on the small screen as they are the large. Occasionally, a movie comes along that must be experienced in a room that shakes your seat with the bass notes (Maverick) or needs to be 3D…

Old devil age, you’re catching up with me My hair’s gone gray, and I always need to pee My eyes have wrinkles, and my cheeks sag I’ll swat the first person who calls me a hag My bosom is where my waist used to be My arms hang low and…

In addition to writing, I produce a weekly vlog called Short and Sweet. This labor of love covers subjects such as: • Babies and Road Maps • Those Who Have Done You Right • Gratitude • Anxiety, false hope, and determination • Love • Choices • Bullies • Attitude •…

I was reading a story about Karen Carpenter. To this day she remains the poster child for anorexia/bulimia. This article delved into some of what was going on in her life that led to her death at the age of 32. As sad as it was, it led me to…

As most people do, I enjoy looking back over the past year to see how things went. It always amazes me what we can forget in a short 12-month cycle. For this household, we continue to be blessed beyond imagination. …

When my husband I got married, we decided to embrace the customs of the world. During the ceremony we jumped over a sword, smashed a glass, and gave my daughter a (stuffed) cow as payment for my hand. At dinner, I placed a card with traditions from around the world…

It’s been a big week in America. Piles of paper political flyers that arrived after people voted. Political “waves” that didn’t happen. December run offs in the making. Races so close that a winner can’t yet be declared. …