ahh the olden days. I grew up during the heyday of note passing. I passed notes to friends when bored in class (what should we wear tomorrow? wanna match??). I passed notes to boys I liked (this was how I learned the timeless lesson:*all* things are permanent and can be shared. behave and write accordingly.) I wrote long & verbose missives to best, best friends sharing my innermost ... Continue Reading
The importance of mattering.
This is my favorite photo of my friend, Sue. Captured mid-laugh, unaware photo was taken, doing the double hand grab. (Ive absolutely no idea why I'm wearing that expression.) The you matter to me. I'm present with you. double hand grab is a perfect metaphor for Sue's life. The first time we met I was newly a Texan, completely friend-free and trying to find where I fit in the land of BBQ ... Continue Reading
If one woman told the truth…
Muriel Rukeyser's quote has been on my mind. It's rattled around my head as Ive read posts & articles about FAKEBOOKing and artfully arranged Instagram photos designed to create a veneer of perfection which will elicit envy from others. I don't wholly agree with the assertion these writings are intended to make others covet perfect lives---often, I believe, they're manufactured as much for ... Continue Reading