Category Archives: Courage

Heavy (not just about Kiese Laymon, or Nathan Phillips or Nick Sandmann or racism or Gillette or lies or truth)

This week has been Heavy on so many levels. I’m in Israel, waiting for the birth of my second grandson, who after 41 weeks has decided he doesn’t want to come out. He’s very content to float in his dark, … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on January 22, 2019 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

What Really COUNTS: A Sea of Pink Pussy Passion

I decided to go to the March on Washington, as a promise to myself that I would never let hopelessness define me again. This past Election Day I woke up, literally and figuratively, to the realization that as a 53-year-old … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on January 26, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Hug Your Muslim Neighbor

*This piece was also featured on Huffington Post this week; check it out here. Please hit the FB Like at the top, to support my work. Thank you! I don’t usually write about politics, or world issues. If you’ve read … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on February 16, 2016 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Dear Dorian…

Dorian Murray is an 8 year-old Rhode Island boy who has been fighting Rhabdomyosarcoma, a pediatric cancer, for four years. Last month he was told that treatment was no longer possible. Before he dies, Dorian wants to be famous. Lots of … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on January 15, 2016 by | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: Canary In A Coal Mine

We’re back from vacation, and sadly, my dear computer, was indeed dead. Fried logic board was the COD. Thanks for all the good advice and help last week! I’m still figuring out my new Mac, but glad to be plugged in … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on December 11, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , | 43 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: The Sun Always Rises…

Each week Friday Fictioneers serves up a challenge: to write a 100-word story, from a photo prompt. This week’s photo was provided by the talented Sandra Crook. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields herds this ever-growing group of writers and I am grateful for … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on November 25, 2015 by | Tagged | 51 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: Burnin’ Down The House

I want to thank so many of you for the kind words of support last week. Some of you saw my initial explanation (which I deleted) for my harsh story, some guessed from the comments, and others read the title. … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on April 17, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: Leavin’ This House Full of Hard

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers– a most addictive weekly flash fiction challenge. Use the photo prompt to write a 100-word story and join this group of Kool Kats, from all over the world! Check out our fearless leader Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog Addicted Purple, … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on April 3, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , , | 57 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: May This Boat Hold Our Dreams…

Once again, I forgot to link up! Someday, I’ll get this right. A belated tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr and his Dream– one day, may it truly be real, for all of us. Until then, black mothers and fathers … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on January 21, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , , , , | 56 Comments

What Comes After? A “Stop, Drop and Roll” Approach to a New Year…

This is a reblog of a post I wrote, three years ago– four days after my mother died. On this, the day after the third anniversary of her death, I’m sharing it again. Each year, when I read it, I feel new … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on January 1, 2015 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments