Mea Culpa – Lord Have Mercy! I’m sorry. The literal translation of the Latin phrase “mea culpa” is “through my fault,” a genuine acknowledgement of one’s error or fault. The act of saying it is called an apology. Doesn’t it somehow seem a bit ironic then, that apology, a word of Greek origin, can seem … Continue reading Mea Culpa – Lord Have Mercy!
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Using My Words, Finding My Voice, and Wishing on a Star
When I was just a girl, I used to look for the first star every night to make my solemn wish. From outside the living room window or on the front sidewalk of apartment B-4 at Sherbrook Apartments, I would cast my gaze heavenward and dream aloud the wishing star mantra, “Starlight, star bright, first … Continue reading Using My Words, Finding My Voice, and Wishing on a Star
Donner – The Guardian Angel of Slim-Fast & Cigarettes
The first time Donner died, it was in my arms and I watched the color and life drain from her face as her body tried to let go. It was traumatic and terrible, and there was little I could do but clutch her purse to my heart after it … Continue reading Donner – The Guardian Angel of Slim-Fast & Cigarettes
Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie
Chapter 2 Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie It started with a scream from an old lady – specifically somebody’s grandmother - my grandmother. When an 80 year-old woman screams, people tend to stop what they’re doing and notice. That’s exactly what happened with Mark, who was upstairs minding his own business … Continue reading Mark – Guardian Angel of the Key Lime Pie
Pinkie Promise
A pinkie promise is a sacred thing - whether you're five or fifty! Fulfilling a promise to award-winning author and illustrator, Janeen Mason, I am finally putting fingers to keyboard to create a blog. In addition to holding up my end of a pinkie promise, I think I'd like to find out if anyone is … Continue reading Pinkie Promise
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