What: I’ve written two books in the genre of self-help and spirituality. The first, published in 2011, is It’s Not Personal: Lessons I’ve Learned from Dealing with Difficult Behavior. In the book, I recount some of the difficult behavior I’ve encountered, and the spiritual lessons I learned from those encounters. My most recent book, Acting “As If”: Meditations of a Recovering Enabler, was … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Food Pantry
Neighbors helping neighbors I volunteer in at the Neighborhood House main office on Livernois Road, Rochester Hills, MI, registering new clients for our food pantry and clothes closet. Last week I spent time at the actual food pantry, located at the First Congregational Church in Rochester. I was so impressed after experiencing the day to day operation of helping our clients. The pantry … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Kristine E. Brickey
What: My writing varies tremendously depending on the day. My published works are best characterized as Realistic Fiction/Women's Lit/YA. However, I also write memoir, multiple fictional genres, and have recently delved into some fantasy horror pieces. (Note: that genre both terrifies and intrigues me!) Why: Why is such a powerful question. Why write when it takes such time, energy, … [Read more...]
Public Accidents and the Walk of Shame
At the Detroit Opera House, David Sedaris told a story about the "walk of shame" involving an elderly man who shat himself in an airplane. Apparently everyone within proximity heard the man's daughter express her outrage; David was seated a few rows behind them. He cringed. The old guy shuffled off to the bathroom never to return his seat, despite the airline attendants attempts to lure him out … [Read more...]
Mittens from Sweaters
Years ago when I was going through my late son's clothes, I came across a thick, wool Abercrombie and Fitch sweater that his sister loved to borrow. I was never a fan of scratchy wool, but she had loved it. It looked as if it had been washed and had shrunk. What do do with it now? I'd seen pictures of mittens made from sweaters, and figured it couldn't be that hard. Of course, this was … [Read more...]
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