Author: a mom, a runner, and a writer

It is a cloudy, peaceful March Day. Brainy Bird’s on spring break and he is headed home today. He is either oversleeping in his dorm

Dear Mom,

Thirteen years ago, you left our world for Heaven.

I have work to do right now. I feel compelled to miss my deadline at work tomorrow to write the following: I am busy working

Russia invaded Ukraine three days ago. The world looks on as the Ukrainian people defend their homeland. Biden’s approval rating sank to 39% as the

The morning of my 45th birthday feels like a distant memory. The day feels like a blur of birthday wishes, laced with stress. Then around

I did not sleep much last night. I am surprised that I feel as awake as I do right now. I still feeling a sort

It is two-two-two-two-two Tuesday, as in the 22nd day of the 2nd month of the 22nd year in the current century. It also happens to

I turn 45 this week. It is natural to reflect on one’s life when reaching a milestone birthday. I find myself doing exactly that. I

I have that Kenny Chesney song, “Out Last Night” running through my head, except I can only remember the first line, “We went out last

Today’s weather forecast is temperatures in the mid-fifties and rain off and on, making it the perfect Saturday to catch up on work. The kittens