In contemplating my current quarantine status, I am reminded of all that have been in similar, if not more distressing, situations before our beloved (hated) …
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Getting Through It
One of the most often heard questions as we muddle our way through the pandemic is “How are you making it?” One of my pat …
Read More »A New Normal
Our world seems as though it has come to a halt. So much of our everyday-ness has been redefined. Who would have ever thought of …
Read More »Quarantine Quandary
How do I feel about this quarantine? I vacillate between peaceful acceptance of the way things are, to sadness, anger, and frustration. I am a …
Read More »Sleepless Nights
I was having trouble falling asleep last night. So I tried to trick my racing thoughts into making sense. This is my poem for those …
Read More »No Better Time to Show Love
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see …
Read More »My Child Is Hurting
Dear God: It’s hard being a parent when I see my child experiencing something painful that I can’t do anything about. My son is depressed …
Read More »How to Fight the Virus
I want to be honest. I am struggling. I am struggling with what is right. I am struggling with what is safe. I am struggling …
Read More »Together When Apart
Little Molly, my great niece, is nine years old. She’ll be 10 this coming August, and I’m hoping by then, this pandemic will be under …
Read More »My Corona Vacation
“You aren’t ‘stuck’ at home. You’re ‘safe’ at home. Mindset matters.” On March 23, I had a job and went to work, even as others …
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