Photo by author My husband Brian and I adopted a pair of kittens who are brothers. They were six months old when we adopted them in March. I had been very sad without Angelo, who passed in January. It was weird to walk around our home with no cat accoutrements anywhere—litter boxes, food bowls, toys,... Continue Reading →
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“Surrounded by Madness: A Memoir of Mental Illness and Family Secrets”
NOTE: I wouldn't call this a book review. It's just my thoughts (which may wander) about a book that I read recently. Surrounded by Madness: A Memorial of Mental Illness and Family Secrets was written by the mother of a person with mental illness, not by the actual one who is mentally ill. I hope... Continue Reading →
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2021
photo by author Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! I don’t really celebrate this holiday, like I don’t drink green beer or go to the parade if they have it, which they aren’t this year because Covid. I will, of course, put a bandana on my dog, Rudy. 😂
The ECT Procedure: How It’s Done
NOTE: Obviously, this experience is different for everybody, but this is how the entire outpatient procedure, from checking in to recovery, is for me. I want to make this short, but I don't know if I can. If nothing else, I'll try to be succinct. Also, as stated on my About page, I don’t advocate for... Continue Reading →
The Breakdown
In the spring of 2002, I earned my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in poetry. I immediately began looking for a tenure-track position teaching creative writing/English at a 2- or 4-year college or university. I even had an on-campus interview for a 2-year college in New Jersey! (It didn't pan out.) My husband (my boyfriend... Continue Reading →
