Other Women's Stories

If you want him to be happy, choose to be happy. If you want him to appreciate, be thankful.   If you want him to have good friends, ex...

As promised, two of my own "You Bring Out..." poems. You Bring Out the 1950s Housewife in Me You bring out the June Cle...

Okay, it’s time for a tongue and cheek fun poem. Here’s one of my favorites from that category. This inspired me, years ago, to write a cou...

I haven't forgotten to post a garden update, I've just been too busy out watering to write it! I water every night, and these days ...

Yesterday when I walked back to my office from my afternoon break, the desperate thought came to me, “God, if I don’t make a connection in ...

Sharon Olds is one of my very favorite poets. I hardly read a single poem of hers that doesn’t knock my head back. She writes of everyday t...

  This week, I’m praying for: 1. The Olympics Although I’m not a sports fan, I recognize the skill and determination that have made t...