The Roles We Play I’ve been thinking about the roles we play lately. I grew up as Jean and …
Personal Growth and Self-discovery
Silence and Trust
“Silence is golden.” So goes the refrain of the song. I wonder if the silence being sung about is …
The Ties That Bind
There is a hymn which speaks of the ties that bind. The message is one of community and …
Gagging
Today has been all about thinking about gagging. I do have a strong gag reflex. I remember how …
The Power of Language
Language is the medium by which we share our personal thoughts and experiences with others. It is a …
Resigning
Yesterday, I handed in my letter of resignation from my position as a church choir director. I had …
My Personal Manifesto — revised
I used to ask my students to write their personal credo — what they believed about how to live a …
Growing Up Female
Neil Sedaka sang that “Growing up is hard to do.” In our society governed by expectations and rules …
The Poetry of My Life
I used to tell my English students that writing poetry gave the poet the opportunity to 'hide in …
Enough
Lately the word ‘enough’ has been in my consciousness. Sometimes on the periphery and sometimes …
HOW DARE I?
HOW DARE I? Initially, Sheila asked me to be part of a panel discussion for The Company of Women …
Home
It’s a standard conversation starter right after or just before, “What do you do?” It’s, “Where are …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?