“If you can’t laugh at yourself, you may be missing the colossal joke of the century.” ~ Barry Humphries It’s ironic. When I was growing up, I hated my middle name. In fact, for most of my adult life, I’ve hated it as well. However, I now realize it’s one…

Luck: The invisible equalizer. People use the word “luck” when you accomplish something they don’t feel they can do: “You’re so lucky.” It diminishes what you’ve worked for and makes you question whether you deserve it. You do. I am tired of people telling me that I’ve been lucky. My…

Learn not to care about these things while you’re still young — I’m a good worrier. I got that gene from my mother. I’m also far too polite and care about what people think about me. But now that I’m in my 50s, I’m learning to let go of those things and I want everyone else to as well: 1 — Other people’s opinions Do not give…

All by writers with fewer than 1000 followers — Writing can be a lonely business. You put your heart and soul into writing something and click Publish, then hope that someone will see it, read it, and like it enough to clap (or maybe even respond). However, when all of us are out here trying to engage for the…

“Hope springs eternal” ~ Alexander Pope — I get some of the best ideas online. I follow geniuses. And I’m not the only one. Influencers on any social media platform become so because people like their ideas, their examples, and want to do things like them. I’m here to tell you, though, that not everyone can be…

A Poem

I know it’s vain, but I want compliments — Sexy shirt? Check. Short skirt? Check. Makeup and hair? Lookin’ good! I have on my high heels. I spent time shaving my legs. I feel sexy. I don’t think I’ve looked better in the last decade. One last check in the mirror and…yep; I look as good as I get…

Flash-Frozen Fiction — Janie put on her fleece Cuddle Duds — top and bottom. Then heavy jeans in a size larger than she’d usually wear to accommodate the fleece, wool socks, a long-sleeved shirt, and a flannel shirt over that. Looking feminine was not a priority today. She sipped her coffee while watching…

Senryu: A Japanese poem form similar to haiku