“She was generous with her life.”
Today, I hear a woman describe another woman by saying, “She was generous with her life. She expected nothing in return for what she gave
July 19, 2011
Live With Flair
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Dance Instead
I’m driving to meet some women for karaoke. You know I cannot sing. At all. But I say, “yes,” to this kind of invitation precisely
July 18, 2011
I Just Wanted to Remind You
This morning, I wanted to take you someplace to remind you how beautiful the world can be. Even when there’s heartache, somewhere a rainbow shimmers
July 17, 2011
Who But You?
As I prepare my writing seminar, I receive emails and comments from folks asking sadly, “What do I have to write that’s worth reading? Why
July 16, 2011
One Blade of Grass
I’m sitting in the grass by my apartment as the sun sets. Looking deeply into the grass, I see this one tall blade: It’s just
July 15, 2011
The Saggiest Wins
At the Denver Zoo, I become amazed with the number of animals who give prestige and power to other animals based on how much skin
July 14, 2011
Someone is Looking for You
Last night, my youngest asks me to tell her stories of when I was a little girl. “What kind of stories?” I ask. “The ones
July 13, 2011
The Storm Will Come
In this part of the country, it storms at the same time every day. It’s the strangest and most beautiful thing. You learn to stay
July 12, 2011
All Seats Provide Equal Viewing of the Universe
I discovered this quote at the public library yesterday. It’s from the Museum Guide from Hayden Plantetarium inside a novel by Lorrie Moore. I read
July 11, 2011
Pack Your Basket and Picnic Today
This morning, we announce that we’ll be picnicking. We have a little basket, fruit, sandwiches, thermoses of drinks, fun snacks, and playing cards. My youngest
July 10, 2011