The gift of dogs
Dogs bring so much into our lives that I sometimes wonder how we can ever repay them. Clementine was like a gift.
When our kids were growing up, we had a wonderful chocolate … Continue reading >>
Such a sad song
When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard."
He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red … Continue reading >>
Experiencing loss vs grieving
Working through grief is a process that may take years. Don't worry that it's taking too long. Many times we think we've moved past mourning a loved one only to find … Continue reading >>
I’m so pleased to share this review by poet Joy Gaines-Friedler that appeared in MER: Motherhood, Literature, Art.
The other day I saw an infant t-shirt for sale that read “I come without … Continue reading >>
Sleepwalker:
I'm proud to announce publication of my fifth poetry chapbook, Sleepwalker. This collection contains the poems I never wanted to write, the ones I fought against writing for … Continue reading >>
History 101 - a poem
This devastating poem by my friend and fellow alum Mihku Paul is about her grandfather, a residential school survivor who helped raise Mihku. Their family was "deeply impacted … Continue reading >>
