When the Student is the Teacher
Three unforgettable students and the lessons they’ve taught me. With some beloved students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College’s Commencement in 2019. While they are not
March 20, 2022
Musings
All Shall Be Well
Sometimes the river talks to me on my morning walks. Today she said, “Keep doing what you’re doing.” And then the clouds seconded it. Well,
March 19, 2022
What the Dying Know
Taking a look at the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying. Lots to learn and apply in our own lives now–before it’s too late. Learn
March 7, 2022
Women Over 45 Shouldn’t do WHAT?
Pundits and media folks are selling us a bunch of poppycock. I give four examples of such bunk–the most egregious has to do with a
February 20, 2022
The Truth Behind the Photo
I recently posted this photo on my Facebook page. Folks left sweet comments about how pretty Mama was. But truth be told, she was in
February 20, 2022
My Husband is a Real Buzzkiller
The spouse needs some serious therapy. His hatred for his arch-enemy just isn’t cute anymore. It’s sick, savage, and pathological. He will stop at nothing
February 7, 2022
Inside Women’s Prison
Thirteen inmates and me. An invitation for them to share their stories and be heard. Three hardcore troublemakers hell-bent on taking the class down by
January 16, 2022
New Year, New Joy
Making the case for JOY to be our watchword for 2022. Let’s not forget: joy is highly transmissible, too.
January 3, 2022
VIDEO READING of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”
This piece of work is surely one of the finest short stories written in the English language. It is such a feast of beautiful language
December 22, 2021
It Was Still Christmas, Our Christmas
Adapted for radio, this is the story from my book (The Cracker Queen–A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life) about our Christmas traditions. Let’s just
December 22, 2021