Within her eyes.There are stars of varying sizes all over the sky. Nestled between are crescent moons, silver, and rose. The stars move, and she follows…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
CinnamonI died when I was 38 years old. I stirred one morning at 7:01 am, shrieked inside my head and passed out before my eyes opened. If I’d…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Your choice, Mom.Thank you! It’s an absolute privilege to be nominated.I’m thankful to my colleagues and professors. But I’d like to pause and acknowledge…May 21, 2019May 21, 2019
The Thrilling Life of a HousewifeMelanie walked around the house, putting away a toy here, fluffing a pillow there. Another dreary day in a rather mundane week. Endless…Mar 7, 2019Mar 7, 2019
Published inP.S. I Love YouA little thing called Married LoveSo much of what we know about love, we learn from movies and books. Dashing dudebros on motorcycles and sultry femmes in their pastel best…Feb 14, 20191Feb 14, 20191
Published inP.S. I Love YouThe Red LightGina swerved her car, narrowly missing the pothole. The tires caught on some ice and her heart stopped. She clenched her jaw and steered…Oct 11, 2018Oct 11, 2018
The Dusky QueenThe queen rubbed her aching neck. It had been a long day. Perched on her head, the crown was an object of absolute splendor. Encrusted…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
An ode to my Birthday Girl.Brighter than a thousand suns, a curly mop of hair. Wiser than your four years, a breath of summer air. (Shine on my little girl. Shine…Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018
ThudThe moonlight gently hit the sloping roof of the house and then popped inside the open window. The bedroom attached to the window was…Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018
Published inP.S. I Love YouCookieLove at 5 is when you share your cookie with the new kid at the playground. And when she leaves to go play on the big scary slide that…Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018