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Sincere Meditations
Slick packaging can't hide a disfigured soul or fearful spirit. Just ask the pastor of the Church of ... Read more
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Let Us Commence
The secret to success is simple—ignore your parents expectations, give money to the ACLU, and find ... Read more
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The Simplicity of Tea
When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no ... Read more
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The Fabric of My Life
Cotton. The fabric of our lives. That’s what the ad says. My sewing room says otherwise. I had ... Read more
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Exhaust the Little Moment
The year my mother died, I learned something enduring about life: that it is glorious, and we have ... Read more
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Sarah Lawrence Commencement Speech
I have seen your salvation; and it is you, staring back at yourself, your eyes windows to your heart ... Read more
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Villanova Commencement Speech
People don’t talk about the soul very much anymore. It’s so much easier to write a resume than to ... Read more
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A Beast and an Anxious Person Walk Into a Bar
Every time I see that great Eleanor Roosevelt quote "Do something every day that scares you," my ... Read more
Random Reflections—One Woman’s Personal Journey

What Do You Say to a Naked Man?
Today I received a letter from my ex-husband. It came as quite a surprise. It’s been over five years since I last heard from him, and he was the last person I ever expected to hear from again. Yet, there he was, baring all … Read more
“Whoever said revenge is sweet never tasted the yumminess of forgetaboutit.” —Karen Salmansohn

Poems on Life, Living, and Love
—Inspiration for the Spirit—
you will find a heart on every page. Let each
be a reminder to keep your heart open, embrace each new day and the people you know, and live life to the fullest . . . doing things always in the spirit of love.










































