Ivy and Me
As a little girl, I was fascinated by Lassie and Black Beauty. I always wondered how an animal could have such an impact on one’s life…and then I met Ivy, my Husky. I had nurtured her since she was 2 months old. As a mother watches over her child, I gave her all of my […]
Let it Go
A friend once sent me a life quote. I hung on to it because it stirred something inside of me, and now and again I find the need to read it, resonate with it, and put it into practice. At first, I was offended by it. I was told to let things go, move on, […]
The City of Dreams
I slide into bed, exhausted from the day. Dodging crowds of people, trundling uneven pavements, and protecting myself from the cold chill all wore me out. Sleep isn’t going to happen easily tonight. It’s New York City, and the adventure I had today is nudging me into a slumber that the night is fighting off […]
A Little Overthinking
I daydream. I dream of how life should be. I also think too much. At times, it seems I may have reached the end of my thinking capacity. I think about conversations and incidents that could have happened but never happened. I dream up scenarios that have a tendency to make me happy. I dream […]
The Seasons of My Love
It began like the Spring, pure and innocent, emerging through the earth where it lay dormant. I saw the infancy in all things that surrounded me, and the eagerness to watch them grow. Everything that lies dormant has an opportunity to resurface; my love was no different. Everyone awaits their turn. Everyone waits silently to […]
Running Out of Time
The cool air makes me uneasy. The white walls are sterile except for the two posters that hang; they do nothing to please the eye. Drawings of the human anatomy remind me of biology class. Across from me is a clock. I’ve been sitting in this room for exactly thirteen minutes now, waiting, wondering, and […]