Remember

Remember A word that invokes passion. Remember 911. Remember injustice. And the panic of I don’t remember. It is a word that invokes poignancy. Remember high school. Remember your first car. Sometimes we need to work at remembering. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust...

The Strongest Woman

Today, Tuesday, May 28th, is my personal Memorial Day for the strongest woman I’ve ever known, a warrior who never wore a uniform or served in our military. Yet, she entered battle, met each challenge with great honor, and left a priceless legacy. Fifteen years...

Shield Maiden

I was a shield maiden. (Yes, I watched Vikings even though I closed my eyes during the violence which means they were closed a LOT.) When Ty was a little fellow, we were very conservative in what and how much TV he viewed.  The criticism and belittling from...

The Pattern Search

I decided to write a book. Notebook ready, freshly sharpened pencils at hand, I stared at the blank page. How to start? Kneeling before the bookcase, I pulled out a stack of my favorite novels. Book one started with a description of the weather. Book two started with...