Today is my mom’s birthday. Growing up, I always knew my mom’s caretaking and generosity were next-level. She never reserved her kindness for people or places that held personal significance—her heart extended to everyone. Her […]
Tag: writing
Moonlit Missive #5: Escape Yuck Stuck Syndrome: A Love Letter
Moonlit Missive #5—which, truth be told, is actually a morning missive—because middle age demands its due, and last night, sleep found me, wrapped me in its overdue embrace, and refused to let go. Today’s love […]
Living Fully
When I was nearly 18, a fellow high school senior from Buffalo lost his battle with cancer. His passing was my first encounter with death among peers, and it struck me deeply. It was a […]
How Smut Books Saved My Summer Reading
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King I turned to smut this summer and I haven’t looked back. Let me be clear that I love a serious book and most of my favorite books […]
The Forty Files 