I really thought that I was prepared. After my mother died, I planned to clean out my mother's house. I knew before she died that it was going to be my job to do, regardless of our estrangement. I also knew that her surviving relatives were going to give me problems. Mom's relatives, particularly her … Continue reading The Process
Last week, I decided to buy myself a pair of jeans for the first time in decades. Come to think of it, I have NEVER bought myself a pair of jeans. The one pair of jeans that I have owned for at least 12 years was a hand-me-up from my sister Traci when she lost … Continue reading The Incredible Shrinking ME
I've been trading emails with a young lady who reminds me a lot of myself--when I was her age as well as now. She asks me very profound questions about her relationship with God. I answer her based on my own experience. And then I found this video clip on my Facebook feed: Priscilla … Continue reading To My New Online Buddy
Trump initiates an order that sends children—babies—into concentration camps. The nation has the nerve to be divided on this issue. And Republican bigwigs actually use the Bible to condone this inhumanity. Trump has regular twitter rants and holds self-serving rallies where he routinely takes shots at whoever dares to disagree with him. The same people … Continue reading Reclaiming “Civility”
Mama's been faking it. I've been in a very bad space lately. Writing this post took nearly two months to accomplish. I have been wrestling with a lot: My mother's death in March. Handling her mismanaged affairs. Tried to go back to work in April. Too soon for several reasons. Got let go from said … Continue reading The Rabbit Hole
