WORDS of COMFORT Reading has always been a type of therapy for me; it has consistently helped me manage and cope during unpredictability. As a young child and teenager, I would often reread my favorite books during times of stress or upheaval. We moved a lot when I was younger which led me to having […]
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Summer Jobs
LOBSTER LANDING SUMMER 1977 In 1977 I was spending my first summer post college graduation in Maine at my parents newly purchased beach cottage. The plan was to hopefully find a job and attend summer sessions at a local university as I needed 3 more credit hours to make everything official. Also, I was engaged […]
My Missy Cat
Earlier this summer I picked up a small relatively thin book titled, “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Elliot. It originally caught my eye because of the word ‘possum’ and has published a book last year about an opossum I thought I’d like to add this to my collection. However, as most of […]
Day Lily Calm
A Poem by Ocean Rose Nature awakens, stirs from the blanket of sleep, branches stretch out, flower buds promise us of spring. She asks of us to tread lighter than we have, take care, for she is one, our home. Misty-eyed, dewdrops wrap around the delicate air. The earth beneath us gently sighs, sprouts vibrate […]
A Creative Path
When I was very young, I was not aware of anyone who identified as an artist, except for my Aunt Sally, my mother’s younger sister. My life was filled with busy, beautiful parents and relatives all who worked at various jobs; teachers, corporate business executives, nurses, farmers, and a minister who all did not imagine […]
Bits and Pieces
BITS & PIECES & Snippets & Slices I am a big believer that creativity is a muscle – the more you use it, the better you get at it. Recently, my school year ended for the summer. A welcome respite from the many hours of remote learning and having what I thought as a result […]
