The natural world, life, and dogs.
French Proverb: The saying comes from French critic Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr in 1849 ("plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose"). Meaning: Karr used it to describe how political revolutions and societal shifts often return to the same status quo. Warning: this post discusses difficult and potentially traumatizing issues such as sexual assault, rape, and… Continue reading “The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.”
The post discusses the challenges of dealing with unsolicited advice during a personal health journey characterized by chronic pain and subsequent hip replacement surgery. It highlights how advice, often well-intentioned, can feel patronizing and undermine an individual's autonomy, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal experiences without immediate judgment or input from others.
Most of my life, I’ve been lucky in terms of my health. I’ve never broken a bone, despite some serious tumbles. I’ve suffered a handful of typical running-related overuse injuries, easily fixed with physical therapy. The only surgeries I’ve had were the removal of all four wisdom teeth when I was 21, and in the… Continue reading Through the Prism of Dreams
I have a friend named Jane. She’s 94 years young and living independently. She reports rain, snow, and temperature measurements for the Cabot area. She volunteers with the Cabot Historical Society. She drives and regularly dines out with family and friends. I met Jane while living in Vermont. She has spent most of her life… Continue reading Girls Just Want to Have Flashy Cars
I’m exhausted. You, too? Since January 20th, chaos, uncertainty, and disinformation have created disbelief and despair in doses I haven’t experienced in my nearly seven decades. I thought I had prepared. But… no. Lately it feels like we’re all riding the wild elephant, unable to get off safely, as much as we wish we… Continue reading Kindness as a Path for Change
I’ve rarely been accused of being at a loss for words. Yes, I’m an introvert who prefers quiet and alone time. But words rarely fail me, always swirling in my mind, sometimes spoken aloud, mostly written. Yet, ever since launching Wild Running into the big world in April 2024, I’ve felt strangely… mute. I struggle… Continue reading Where Have All The Words Gone?
Through the month of September, I'm running a "giveaway" on Goodreads, offering a free copy of the ebook version to one hundred readers, chosen by lottery at the end of the sign-up period (Sept 30). Sorry, but per Goodreads, the offer is valid for US customers only. (Not my choice!) I hope you'll take advantage… Continue reading Read Wild Running for Free!
The Vermont town I currently call home was established in 1781. Cabot is a charming place to live, full of history. Being new here, in 2023 I created a series of presentations by local authors, readings given at the town library. I had a selfish purpose: I wanted to meet and connect with other writers… Continue reading Bringing History to Life through Poetry
Recently, I’ve been feeling adrift. Unmotivated. I must be leaking, I mused. When I spring a new CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leak, or exacerbate an existing one, along with the increased headaches, tinnitus, excessive sleeping, and shortened temper, I feel unmotivated to do even simple, daily tasks. I put all but the most critical things… Continue reading Post-publishing Blues
I’m happy to share some big (for me) news! Wild Running: Lessons from Dogs, Wolves, and the Natural World is now available on Amazon. Years of thought, research, and writing have finally come together in a book. Final front and back paperback covers. These past couple of months, the final sprint to the finish/publishing line,… Continue reading Wild Running is Live!
