Dreaming Awake
“You must do what you love,” read a middle line in a long email from one of my former supervisors. A diamond in the rough, a nugget of gold for … Continue reading
Saturday at the Coffee Shop
“He goes for the tulip,” the barista jokes, as I reach for one of the two Mochas he put on the counter at the same time. I had great pause … Continue reading
The Six Year Trip
After five years, it seemed like I should see where she was now. I had a drivers license, a car, and no class on Monday. As my bagel warmed up … Continue reading
I Play For…
I have had the incredibly opportunity this year and last to work with Big Pink Volleyball. Big Pink Volleyball is a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. What I love about … Continue reading
Spring is Coming
Winter has its place. The dark and cold creates a need for layers of blankets, comfortable couches and warm cider. A need for hot chocolate, DVDs and heavy jackets. Winter … Continue reading
Oklahoma City Memorial
On Sunday, after getting some work done, I drove down to Oklahoma City in the morning. I didn’t really have a specific destination in mind, I just wanted to enjoy … Continue reading
Reflections on Libraries
I do not remember the first time I walked into a library. I have been told it was while my mother was still pregnant with me. I have heard that … Continue reading
Thoughts from the End of the Year
There was a brisk coldness in the air. The sort of cold that makes you glad to have a jacket, but not so strong as to make you shiver. My … Continue reading
Trip to Fantastic
Yesterday’s lunch came from a food cart that makes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Gourmet peanut butter and jelly. Sandwiches like the Trypto-fantastic, which reminds one of a creation one … Continue reading