For Betty Mae & Annie Laura

There are many mirrors around us at one time. The black-backed glass of the vanity only reflects our physical image. The other mirrors are more ephemeral–living and breathing women. I see Continue reading →

What I Want My Daughter To Know, Pt. 1

Over the past three days, I struggled with a previous version of this post; a version that was almost entirely politically based. I came off as self-righteous and preachy, so, Continue reading →

Things I Don’t Want to Live Without

In no particular order, these are some things I’m grateful for and don’t want to live without: Coffee Books Peonies At least one dog and one cat in the house Continue reading →

Lessons Learned Growing Up A Rural Girl

I often reminisce about my origins in a rural Michigan farming community. Yes, I had one of those idyllic childhoods, with summers full of tree climbing, sunshine, hay bale forts, Continue reading →

Finally the Courage

It is scary to be a woman of my age and starting a new career. I wish I could say that I struck out bravely to fulfill my needs as Continue reading →