Cruel Mystery

“It’s a god-awful small affair To the girl with the mousy hair But her mummy is yelling, ‘No!’” ~David Bowie, “Life On Mars” World Lupus Day 2016 has come to a close. Two years ago, I couldn’t even tell you when it was. A woman who battled daily with the cruel mystery of this […]

My Goliath

“Hey, Mamacita. It’s me.” “Oh, my lineage. How are you?” “Good. So, I had a thought. I’m okay with Justin Timberlake as the new king of pop.” My mom would most likely agree with me. She’d also grill me on how thorough of a listen I’ve given the new Radiohead songs and the virtues of […]

Sisters From Other Misters, Brothers From Other Mothers

I’m an only child by birth but that’s where my oneness ends. For over 40 years, I’ve adopted siblings – some my blood relatives, most not – and created a family that is heart-focused, smart, formidable, diverse, and stunning. This tribe, consisting of approximately 60 people, has saved my life, taught me about commitment, proven […]

March 10

“But nobody wants to hear this tale The plot is clichéd, the jokes are stale And baby we’ve all heard it all before Oh, I could get specific but Nobody needs a catalog With details of love I can’t sell anymore” ~Aimee Mann, “Invisible Ink” My mother knew when I was bullshitting; her intensity kept […]