9 Years

Tomorrow will mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. In a tradition that started on September 11, 2002, I always re-read this following poem. I posted it last year, along with my memories of that day that is starting to feel so very long ago. Could Have By Wislawa Szymborska Trans. by [...]

Phenomenal Women, Part One

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my armsThe span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl of my lips.I’m a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That’s me. – Maya Angelou It’s officially [...]

Christmas Magic

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exists, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. I love Christmas. I love everything about Christmas. Whether it’s singing along to Christmas carols, baking up a storm of cookies [...]