Writer. Poet. Dreamer. Wanderer.
In today's edition of shower thoughts we will discuss Fleetwood Mac, vertigo and showing up for myself. The news of Christine McVie's death was tumbling around in my head this morning. A news report about her played portions of several songs — all of which I knew and loved. What a legacy she left and... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I took a trip of a different kind — into a micro world right off my patio. Saturday was cool and breezy and seemed like a good day to pull weeds between the patio bricks and around the patio before I moved plants out for the summer. A tiny seed pod Two... Continue Reading →
I was listening to a podcast about speaking our truth and it really got me to thinking about what that means to me and to all of us, so, naturally, I wanted to share it with my readers. Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com The podcast explained living our truths in a way I didn't... Continue Reading →
In junior high, you were the "cool kid" if you had braces. I remember all the popular, well-off kids were able to get braces. Which made me green with envy. I wanted braces so bad. I watched friend after friend get braces and then get those really cute wire retainers they sported at school. So,... Continue Reading →
Some of you may have read my post about the gratitude bridge, where I take a pause every day to give thanks for that day. This bridge allows vehicles on a gravel road to cross over a small creek. It often floods, so I'm not always able to go that route, which is filled with... Continue Reading →
There is a phrase that I live by: "never assume — you'll make an ass out of U and me.." This is a hard-learned lesson for myself and many others I'm sure. Photo by Olya Kobruseva on Pexels.com Inevitably, every time I assume something, I am usually dead wrong. Sometimes I find myself saying "well, I... Continue Reading →
"I'm lucky, at least I can do this," I told myself recently as I stepped out of the bath after my second migraine of the day. What I really meant to tell myself is this "people have it much worse than you, you should suck it up and go on with your night." I stopped... Continue Reading →
Florida's press secretary's statement that people against the bill are pro-grooming truly caught me off guard. Her comments are inexcusable, damaging, and dangerous.
If you are a chronic migraine sufferer, I'm so sorry. I understand. I know how difficult it is to not only live through it, but to also find good, COMPASSIONATE care.
Well, once again, it's been a red hot minute since I've posted. And I'm sorry! The last several years of my life have been one of transition and living in the moment. In 2019, I re-vamped my blog, set some goals, tried to fit within someone else's view of how this blog should be and,... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 