What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

Today’s post is inspired by the daily prompt from The Isolation Journals, a creative writing project with daily prompts from Suleika Jaouad. (description from the website) A Daily Creativity Project to help make sense of challenging times.This spring, Suleika...
Saying goodbye to a much-loved pet

Saying goodbye to a much-loved pet

My heart is breaking. This afternoon, we had to say good-bye to our sweet Sasha. It happened so fast. Last week, she was enjoying sitting by the windows that we could finally open to let in the spring air. She was claiming lap times on TV nights and exerting her royal...
The case for imperfection

The case for imperfection

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.Henry van Dyke I have been accused of being a perfectionist.   It always makes me bristle.  “Ridiculous!”  I shout.  And, as...