When I look at this darling picture from 1974 or 1975, I am reminded that I come from The Sisterhood of Quietly Strong Women. My mom, Joann,… Read more “Sisters”
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Ditches, Diet Coke, and Dad
The glorious sun and the open road beckoned me with their siren song that fateful April Sunday afternoon. Just hours before, I had stood before the congregation… Read more “Ditches, Diet Coke, and Dad”
The Exposition Part of the Story
I was That Girl when it came to gym class. Don’t get too jealous. I didn’t say I was an It Girl. I was THAT girl. You… Read more “The Exposition Part of the Story”
Peace on the Water
My father, Morris. As a character, he’s a writer’s dream. He had incredible gifts and incredible flaws. Golden moments and dark complications. Laughter and rage. Robust health… Read more “Peace on the Water”
Lady in Red
It was July of 1989, the summer before the start of what I had been anticipating my whole life—my senior year at Virginia High School. There was a… Read more “Lady in Red”
Muddy Ruby Slippers 