The poet Lucie Brock-Broido died this week. I came to her poetry late, starting with. When it was announced as National Book Award finalist and working backwards from there. She had a singular voice. I have heard she was an extraordinary teacher and mentor. Stephanie Burt has an appreciation here. And the Poetry Foundation blog Harriet posted a remembrance here.

Writing again in 2018! For me, 2017 was. Certainly the state of our country was a huge distraction, and it took me too long to realize that I could not check my news feeds first thing in the morning. It was also a busy year work-wise, so my creative time was limited. And the creative time I. So last week I joined ModernWell. You can learn more about it here. Which is from 1 7 p.

This year the words are caught in my throat before I even start to put them down on the page. Baxter, you are amazing. Here you are now, a senior in high school, deep in the college application process. Writing and editing essays has taken up a fair amount of your time this fall. You still have the original three? Happy 17th Birthday, Sweetheart.

Living my Life Where my Feet Are. Marriage, Divorce and Loss.

Looking at life from the Empty Nest, with a smile. Well, Mom passed away last week. There may not be a shortage of pins anymore, but in honor of our Mom, my sister and I each wore one on our lapels and felt again the bond of the bobby-pin. In memory, with much love to my beloved mom; dearly missed, always loved.

Being confronted with adversity in your life is inevitable. Just keep in mind that it does not have to defeat you. Adversity is often short lived. Giving up is what makes it permanent. As a certified fitness professional, this blog is my way of helping you feel capable of anything. Pfftt, sure you can. What IS Capable Fitness? It means asking your doctor if getting off your ass is right for you.

Links and Where to Find Me. Welcome to my blog, Mrs. The title for the blog started when I set up a special Pinterest. All that sounds very formal.