When I was younger I lived in fear that my mother would die when I turned 17. As I grew closer to that age I would lay awake at night, the street light casting its shadow on the shag carpet in my bedroom, terrified, often counting down … [Read more]
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
I inherited my mirror genes from my mother's side of the family. They cause all of us blessed with them to pause in front of anything in which we see a reflection. Store windows included. So I'm always looking. Most of the time to make sure I have … [Read more]
On Cancers
Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. It begins with a tumor that we hope and pray is not large in size, is not malignant, one that the doctors can go in and remove before it spreads its … [Read more]
The Perfect Red Eggs
Greeks dye their Easter eggs red. It was one of those things that I drew issue with as a kid. I didn't understand why everyone else got to paint their Easter eggs in pastel pinks and blues and my only choice was red. So I didn't get involved. I … [Read more]
The Storytellers
I grew up in a family of storytellers. My dad was always spinning a tale, engaging not just his family and friends but strangers with his words and his charismatic smile. His passion for life and people rippled forth in his energy. … [Read more]
You Don’t Know What You Know
Every day I read about all these people who know so much. Tweets in 140 characters or less, Facebook posts and Blogs. Newspaper articles and television feature segments. Many refer to themselves as experts, some promising miracle cures that used to … [Read more]
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