At a time of such tremors, I stop to reflect 16 years ago when I was moved to write a spiritual antidote to the unfathomable events captured with the numbers 9/11 which now can evoke a universally visceral reaction. A…
The Connecticut Authors Trail is a consortium of Eastern Connecticut libraries representing a variety of genres and styles of writing among Connecticut authors. Last night in New London, I showcased my book and shared stories with a group of people…
There's something about the beautiful folds of a dress ~ I found this one at an arts fair and I plan to celebrate my birthday in it this year. I've been enfolded enveloped, entwined in a process of transition this…
I admit I had never heard of Bates College until my daughter told me it was on the list of liberal arts schools she was aiming for over 4 years ago. She was accepted into other schools that I would have…
A SWEET AND INCREDIBLE SUCCESS STORY It always seemed to me that my daughter came out of my womb itching to go to college. She always had a singular focus on high academic achievement, whether it was the uncanny precision…
Last night I had the honor to present at the quarterly meeting of the Lower Connecticut Valley's chapter of Women Who Care, what I have found to be a most worthy cause, the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. In always…
Christmas Eve was the first time since 1978 that the lunar calendar aligned with the Gregorian one, so that the joy and miracles of Chanukah and Christmas could be commemorated at precisely the same time. I’ve always imagined that the…
Walking on this path I welcome the quiet of the season. There is holiday rush to gather, gift and celebrate amongst others and that is welcomed too. This winter I need to begin my writing project and I have come…
So many of us are fortunate enough to be preparing or eating an abundance of food for traditional gatherings in the name of gratitude. This photo was taken from the fruits of my garden before the deer figured out they could hop…
http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2016/11/13/snl-opens-post-election-episode-with-hallelujah.cnnmoney I practically grew up watching SNL and watched it spawn brilliant comedians and get sometimes uncomfortably tasteless. I've always loved the political parodies though, and the tenor of liberal thought has irrevocably changed thanks to parodies of the likes…