In the Aftermath
He who is master of his thirst is master of his health. ~ French Proverb Although for four-plus decades I have lived in the mountains where winter always seems never ending , this was the longest of my life. I was called out of…
What is the Answer?
Good, honest, hardheaded character is a function of the home. If the proper seed is sown there and properly nourished for a few years, it will not be easy for that plant to be uprooted. ~ George A. Dorsey It's alarming!…
Creative Endeavors
"Counsel woven into the fabric of real life is wisdom." ~ Walter Benjamin From all Moxie observed, the old woman seemed to be the epitome of being stitched together right. So it came as a surprise when one day, out of…
Old Threads in the Fabric of Life
“Time unfolds beauty, wonder, and mystery to reveal the auspicious tapestry of life.” ― A.D. Posey In my blog writing today, I've gone back to a time and place when I was in high school. In front of me is a group of girls dressed…
The Human Connection
"All good things are circular.” ― Kiersten White, Now I Rise The circle of life came very clear to me recently when my Mom was in a physical therapy rehab center. As weeks went by she learned many of her old friends are residents at the same life style…
Moxies Christmas: Part 2
Author's Backstory: This short story is inspired by Christmases of my childhood. My mother made the yuletide so very special for us four kids. Like many moms, every year she worked to the point of exhaustion to give us the most memorable holiday …
Moxie’s Christmas: Part 1
Part One - An excerpt of a previously unpublished chapter from the manuscript of Sew the Heart. Enjoy! "Let's have a holiday full of Moxie this year, dear. Shall we?" Moxie looked blankly at the old woman who had found her sitting on the park…
No Greater Love
"An unexpected delight. Love, caring and attachment are the themes that make her story poignant and touching." ~ Dawn V Obrecht, M.D. author of Mission Possible and From the Edge of the Cliff Autumn leaves have fallen, and with…
Return of an Angel
"When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." Over the past few weeks my twin sister and I have been completely consumed with resolving eldercare issues with our parents. Our brothers too have offered helping hands. Each…
A Mother’s Lesson
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was*?" Satchel Paige (1906-1982) When I look at this image of youth, I see my mother even though she's in the later years of the eighth decade of…