And I will stroll the merry way And jump the hedges first And I will drink the clear Clean water for to quench my thirst And I shall watch the ferry-boats And they’ll get high On a bluer ocean Against tomorrow’s sky And I will …
Thanks to a sweet birthday gift from my brother, sister-in-law, neice, and nephew, Fred and I recently attended a cooking class at Raleigh’s famous Irregardless Cafe. In the anxiousness of being a first-time author, I forget how to live in the moment. Cooking, eating, and fellowship …
With nearly a few hours left in 2011, I hope we all take some time to reflect on the past twelve months. What changes did you make this year? What are you most proud of? What challenges did you encounter? 2011 was a benchmark for …
Thanks to love, nurture, and life, this Monkey Girl has survived and thrived for 30 years. I’ve lived in rural towns and cities in three states, traveled to two European countries and one developing country, attend a women’s college (memoir, anyone?), earned two academic degrees, …
Last August I wrote a post called, “29 Lessons in 29 Years.” At that time, I had already begun to reflect on my nearly 30 years of life–and these were the result. It seems appropriate to amend the list today with one additional lesson. Lesson …
Thirty years ago tomorrow I was born to a 41-year-old nurse (Mom) and a 35-year-old recreational therapist (Dad) in a Los Angeles suburb. After arriving, my parents determined that my skinny legs, dark skin, and black hair made look like an Iranian bird. A few …