thinking thursday.
Thinking Thursday could also be called 9 short thoughts and a quote. But then again, “Thinking Thursday” has all that alliteration going for it. MIND Created and Estranged Alphabets of Visionary, Creative and Boring Things will give you some slight indication of the wacky and fanastic wanderings of Mr Brilliant’s …
poetry wednesday: monsoon
Today is Wednesday. That means poetry here on 37days. And today’s poem is by a member of the VerbTribe online writing course that is ending tomorrow (and that ending is simply a new beginning for these amazing writers). I have been blessed to be their guide for these past 37 …
happy father’s day to all who would swim as far as was needed in any storm.
This is my 32nd Father’s Day without my father. For him, this poem. This perfect father’s day poem. A poem that reminds me not only of Daddy–swimming as far as was needed until he couldn’t anymore, and then, too–but also of Mr Brilliant, a brilliant father with a heart as …
we’re planting love. what are you planting?
It’s a long story. My older daughter and I used to go on a lot of trips together–we called them our Thelma and Louise trips. Sometimes Emma would accompany me on a business trip and sometimes I would surprise her with a trip to sleep with the manatees at Sea …
pure awesomeness
I ran across this video on Facebook, and I’ve watched it many times and cried each time. What a joyous, wacky, wonderful, creative way to say I love you. Truth be told, it reminds me of Mr Brilliant. And that made me smile, and it gave me some idea of …
We saved The Hoofprint!
A month ago, I wrote about a wonderful young woman named Kala and her high school newspaper, The Hoofprint. I asked readers to help this group of students fulfill their dream of printing the newspaper throughout the school year in spite of budget cuts that had taken away their money …
in which I meet Carlos Fuentes.
Oddly, I posted this photo as my Facebook profile shot yesterday. It was taken to commemorate my lunch date with Carlos Fuentes, the brilliant, charming, and beautiful Mexican novelist who gave us The Death of Artemio Cruz, Aura, The Good Conscience, The Hydra Head, and more. I was thinking about …
one of those days we will remember
It started late last night with a call from Emma. “She’s calling to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day,” John said as he handed me the phone. “But it’s only 11:57!” I joked. “Hi, honey,” I said. “Happy Mother’s Day!” she said. “How’s your new apartment?” I asked. We chatted …
