Writing
Life of Magic
There is no abracadabra Hocus pocus Open sesame No unsaying things said Nor undoing things done Kissing him good-bye As if it were hello But it’s really good-bye It’s really He’ll never know Since he’ll be long gone Before the truth escapes From her sensuous Secretive mouth He’ll never understand She wasn’t batshit crazy She … Continue reading
Creating Developing-Country Women’s Healthcare in Texas
Nearing college graduation, I knew two things: I didn’t want to enter graduate school nor did I want to get a “real” job; so I joined the Peace Corps as an education volunteer. That amazing experience started my teaching adventures in Tanzania, South Korea, Egypt, Mexico and Honduras. It also opened my eyes to the … Continue reading
Violet Crown Hike
I’d driven past this spot many times without once realizing there was a beautiful hike to be had. This part of the trail had been open since last August. How symbolic we all parked near a liquor store and walked over to the entrance since, after this hike, I was properly motivated for a drink! … Continue reading
Unconquered
The sincerest lie about love is that it conquers all. Moralistic, preachy fairy tales lied to little girls about romance and true love. The only tale, in retrospect, that gives a clue about modern romance isn’t a fairy tale. Tarzan stories illustrate what modern women have to look forward to in romance: bringing civilization and … Continue reading
Great Hills Hike
This marked my first outing with a new outdoorsy meetup group. I wanted to exercise my permanently injured ankle in a novel way; so I could strengthen it. I gave the park’s fitness area the evil eye as we walked past. I’ll run on a treadmill and lift free weights, but I want nothing to do … Continue reading
Bible Burial
Toward the end of my junior year of college, Mom had the brilliant idea that I transfer to a less expensive school since The University of NC at Chapel Hill, AKA “Carolina,” cost more than sending both of my sisters to ECU. There was no way in hell I was going to transfer to another … Continue reading
Braided & Knotted T-Shirt Necklace
Continuing my gift-making quest, the latest effort involved transforming an old, colorful T-shirt into a gift for one of my nieces. I unfortunately have the habit of overthinking some simple things. I won’t even divulge how long I contemplated the best way to make the initial cut. Seems pretty straightforward, but I like to visualize things … Continue reading
Teaching: A Leap Forward
I nearly jumped outta my skin when a friend told me how lucky I was to have teaching as my “fall back career.” I wished I could’ve traveled through the cell phone to cuss her out in person. She’d caught me off guard, sliding that insult disguised as a compliment into our otherwise friendly, yearly … Continue reading
Before I Learned
Before I learned sex positions were named for what’s done to a woman, I knew women weren’t created to be passive recipients. Before I learned oral sex was sex, I knew it should be reciprocated. Before I learned most of a man’s fascination with his own penis was the fact he could see it, I … Continue reading
Bumper Sticker Life’s Advice
Life Is About Kicking Ass, Not Kissing It. I’ve studied three styles of martial arts just so I could fulfill a childhood dream of being an Amazon, but there’s more than wishful thinking behind my pursuit to be as physically and mentally strong as I can. We women have continued to influence society and evolve. … Continue reading