Writing
Creative Women, Stylish Glasses
Time was, we creative women with stylish glasses would reconvene on a monthly basis to share project ideas and give constructive feedback. Now the mere act of getting together in a public space is the featured activity. One of the best features of being sequestered for our own good is how much we value getting … Continue reading
The Power of Planks
Never been a huge fan of planks as part of my exercise regimen. Granted, I appreciate the beauty of nicely sculpted arms, but other than vanity, never enjoyed the pain of that gain. Planks sneak their way into many of my virtual yoga-based classes because they come in so many varieties: high planks, forearm planks, … Continue reading
Donna’s Friday the 13th Post-Apocalyptic during a Pandemic Book Launch
Another part of what should have been “a double vax hot summer” activity morphed into another pandemic statistic. As days ticked by, the COVID infection rate soared. A week before my friend’s latest book launch, we entered Stage 5. Yet, not even the plague could stop me from writing an introduction. The show must go … Continue reading
Fluidity of Crime
For many years now, I’ve not been the least bit impressed about the criminality among our politicians. Imagine: lawmakers breaking laws! Unfortunately, none of us have to use our imagination, given the state of the sliding-scale morality of elected officials. One political party is so notorious that their essential question must be, “Is it a … Continue reading
Never a Good Time
No, I didn’t watch Oprah’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As one comedian pointed out, the racism Meghan experienced in England was so bad, she relocated back to the States. Cue: laughter. And the backlash, especially in England. Some angrily accused her of lying. Others angrily “how dared her” for bringing this … Continue reading
Sipping with Snoop
So, I was just pushing my shopping cart toward the checkout area after getting all the items on my list, which I keep on the note app on my smartphone, when I had to do a double take because I thought I saw, via my peripheral vision, a familiar face looking at me. To my … Continue reading
Im-Peach-Mint Cocktail
On January 6th, some Christians celebrated Three Kings Day, to commemorate when the three wise men brought gifts to baby Jesus. I’ve never observed this celebration, but I thought it was fitting that the two democratic Georgian senators, Warnock and Ossoff, officially won their elections on this day. There were many factors that led to … Continue reading
Dad’s New Shoes
Dad is a man of few words. Mom’s just the opposite. So, on this rare occasion, Dad took the conversational lead to tell me about when he got his first pair of shoes as a child–a big accomplishment since money was scarce. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Mom remained silent the whole time.
Creative Compensation
In the past, one of my writing friends hired me as a sensitivity reader, specifically to focus on how she handled racism in her last manuscript. She was so impressed with the critique that I gave her, she encouraged me to promote myself professionally as a sensitivity reader. Of course, I’ve not followed up with … Continue reading
Original Tales of Terror
Here’s another fine example of showing up being half the battle. I submitted the one and only spooky poem I’ve ever written, which was about my hat. My submission was supposed to go into a box with other submissions from members of my woman-identified film group. The writer of the randomly drawn submission would represent … Continue reading