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Tag Archives: life
Unrequited #3 – Fair Winds
Many of you know I’ve been working on a memoir for the last couple of years. My working title is Unrequited. As you might guess from the title, the book is about unrequited love. I’ve had many loves in my … Continue reading
Posted in love, memoir, nostalgia, suicide, Uncategorized
Tagged life, love, memoir, nostalgia, Poetry, sailing, suicide, unrequited, Writing
8 Comments
Cheerleader Wanna-Be
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote another post about my awkwardness in a gym fitness class I attend at University Hospital Fitness Center: Flight of the Flamingo – Or Not. In yesterday’s class, I once again laughed at myself … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged America's Sweethearts, cheerleader, dance, exercise, fitness, life, mental-health, University Hospital, Writing
1 Comment
Tiny Assassins
Today, I’m sad that Charlie Kirk, a young man who was a father and a husband, was shot and killed solely because someone didn’t like what he said. I edited out the second half of that sentence because as of … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, hate, love, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged 9/11, assassin, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, hate, history, life, love, Maya Angelou, politics, social media, Writing
2 Comments
Gaman (For the Next Four Years)
I’m sad. I’m in shock. I’m disappointed. I’m fearful. I’ve set aside a long blog post that spilled much of what I’m feeling today because: So, I’ve been reflecting on gaman, the Japanese philosophy of endurance. How am I going … Continue reading
Posted in gaman, politics, social media, The Red Kimono
Tagged book-blogger, books, Election, Facebook, gaman, life, politics, reading, sequel, social media, stress, The Red Kimono, Trump, Twitter, Writing
6 Comments
Day 19: Virtue Vignette – Transcendence
Steve has an old, well-worn, multi-Post-It-notated book called Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman. It may be a book written primarily for those studying psychology or social work, but to a writer, it’s an interesting … Continue reading
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