Thoughts are unfolding, concepts blending, and an invitation is put forth: Will you join my Pride? There is a quiet strength in the Lady Lions that is both fierce and loving. As a group, they are strong. Together, caring for and protecting the cubs. They are fearless and ready to do what they …
“You’re Family”
It has been an interesting roller coaster ride to see how the word Family and its meaning has shifted over the past year. Clear demarcation lines have been blurred or completely eliminated. There is an openness and a willingness to embrace each other into this new concept of …
Molting Season
Friday morning, I woke up, looked in the mirror and felt as if I was molting. Recuperating from an allergic reaction last week in which my face swelled and I had hives even on my eyelids, I had begun to shed the old skin. I felt like a reptile. This got me thinking...Ironically, I began "shedding" …
You’ve got 30 sec…GO!
I didn't think it was possible for me to narrow down "my story" to a 30 sec clip. Those who know me may sometimes wish I came with a Mute button because I have a tendency to talk..a ...lot! It has been my challenge over the past year to narrow down my work pitch to 30 seconds. What I realized, is …
Sitting in a Tree
There comes a point in a newly blended family when you know, just know, that everyone has accepted everyone into their hearts. The girls showed us, in their own way, that they are accepting of Me, Alex, and our new family dynamic. It all began after dinner with a little familiar song. Allegra and …