Words upon words upon words. From grade school on, women are the classic note takers. Scribbles on sticky notes. Endless to-do lists. College notebooks full of formulas, theories, and literal word-for-word jargon from professors, in hopes it can be deciphered later. Love notes to kids or spouses in lunchboxes. We are the quintessential journal keepers,Continue reading “Your Words are Worthy”
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How I Get Through a Vulnerability Hangover
These raw emotions Laid bare for all to read, judge Haunting me, or not? … I rest a moment Refuel with faith in courage Faith in God, me, you … I remind myself No fear in love, it’s worth it Stories have power
Two Pens, Two Purposes: An Engineer Writes Fiction
This is a storied timeline of two pens, two purposes. One pen writes reports and calculations on a construction site. The other writes articles and pitches as a freelancer. One story is fiction; one is fictionalized but mostly true. Both individuals are working (or attempting to) in the pandemic. Apparently, both hate the morning alarmContinue reading “Two Pens, Two Purposes: An Engineer Writes Fiction”
Hi, Friends
I’m glad you’re here. I’m glad I’m here. I’ve wanted to start a blog for years, but my logical left brain won out for a while. But, what purpose does a blog serve? (Left brain did not like the answer “enjoyment”) And, what if no one reads it? (Left brain did not like the answerContinue reading “Hi, Friends”