Nonfiction
Eulogistic Ballad—By a Butterfly
We were young, still in our cocoons when we first met. Flora morphed into a beautiful butterfly, sooner than me. Her wings—the colors of ...How Compassion Thrives in the Gray Between Black and White
Once upon a time, I was young and thought things were simple. Actions were right or wrong, and belief systems fell into little boxes. ...Coming up for Air
The past few months have felt like I was just surviving. The awkward part about it is that nothing traumatic has happened. Everything that ...6 Ways to Protect Yourself Online
Whether you’re looking to find an answer, a person, or a location, the first place most people will look is on the internet. This ...Divorce and Dating and Other Disasters at Age 40: Part 14
Flutters fill my tummy, the same, uncontrollable butterflies that make an appearance every time he calls.Life Is a Bowl of Fudge
Upside Down Hanging around upside down Gives you a top view of the ground Reverses the annoying busy sounds Lets us think of life’s ...Winter’s Demise
Snow runoff flows downHill from my driveway to theCow pasture. I standIn the middle and watch winterWash away around my shoes.The Mystery of Cash Castle: Part 7
Hikari stretches her back on an airport bench in relief after her seemingly endless flight reaches the airport. Her head and knees ache from ...Backyard Theater – Scene Three
Scene Three – Autumn A Humming Goodbye: As summer slides into autumn, we say goodbye to some residents and hello to others. Inevitably, our ...Eating Disorders: Class is in Session
Have you ever stared at a billboard, catalog, or magazine and felt inadequate? Many people harshly criticize their bodies when beauty depictions of models ...
