Tag Archives: love
Between the Sunflower Stalks
August in a West Virginia sunflower field, early morning but already hot. Charlie’s blue helmet bobs through brilliant yellow flowers. He smiles as I eye other infants between the sunflower stalks. I envy their round heads, symmetrical faces, bare scalps. … Continue reading
Cup of Comfort
When Jamie goes away on a business trip, he doesn’t write a love note to place on my pillow. He leaves a tea bag with my morning mug on the kitchen counter. And fresh water in the kettle. As Jamie … Continue reading
HELP
I’m going through some tough times. I’ve always been strong and independent, and I think I’ve also been a good friend. I know my old friends care about me, but I need more right now, but I don’t know how … Continue reading
Change
No one should feel pressured to make changes “Instead quiet your mind and ask yourself, “Am I happy? How can I tweak my life so I can have more happiness and more love? Does the choice I’m making (or not … Continue reading
Mother’s Love
In the winter of my 40th year, I received a cancer diagnosis that required major surgery. I packed my hospital bag and kissed my spouse, toddler and baby goodbye. While there, a Canadian storm pelted the area with every precipitation … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 