Category: Reflections
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On the cusp
Mercury is in retrograde right now, which may be why things feel a bit more wobbly than usual. There has been a shift occurring since late summer, around the time my grandmother entered hospice (she passed away on October 13, two months after we thought she was going to exit this life.) I became aware…
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The day the towers fell
It was only in retrospect that I realized I was given a sign of things to come. It was September 8, the day before my birthday, and I was in Pensacola FL with my ex-husband. We were on the beach, watching a storm roll in from the Gulf. We were mesmerized by the dark clouds and…
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Journey into the heart of fear, loss and trust
Recently, my husband and I took a long weekend to the Riviera Maya for some much-needed together time away from jobs, families and daily responsibilities. Despite my desire to just sit on the beach with a drink in my hand and let the sound of the sea reset my brain to “calm”, we actually did…
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Sum-sum-summertime!
“There was so much space/I cut me a piece/With some fine wine/It brought peace to my mind/In the summertime…/And it rolled” – Jane’s Addiction I know everyone has been complaining about the blistering heat lately. You have La Niña to thank for the scorching temps in June, as well as the recent spate of tornadoes and…
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North Alabama tornadoes: a personal story
The following is a personal account from my friend Megan, who lives in Ardmore, AL on the AL/TN state line. The surrounding areas were among the hardest hit during the April 27, 2011 tornadoes that ravaged much of central and northern Alabama. Only several weeks before, I was there to photograph her wedding. We spent…
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A day of justice and reflection
I was on Twitter last night when the first reports came in that President Obama was going to address the nation regarding a national security issue. It didn’t take long before the news about Osama bin Laden’s death leaked out, and later, the President confirmed it. It was a moment of surprise, relief – and…
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A day of tornadoes
Like so many others living in the South, I’m still in a bit of shock over the devastating tornadoes that touched down in 5 states, including Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia last Wednesday, April 27. I’ve lived in Georgia over 15 years and have seen the damage from tornadoes that rolled through the suburbs north of Atlanta, as well…
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Celebrating International Womens’ Day
In honor of International Womens’ Day, I wanted to share my appreciation and gratitude for some very wonderful women who have shaped and nurture the woman I am today. First, my mom, Kathaleen Lustig. She taught me to be self-sufficient, responsible, polite, creative and considerate of other peoples’ needs. She put many of her own dreams…
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Winter one better do me one better
It’s the dead of winter, remember Sun setting red on the hill of red trees Cold dusk’s blue clouds white skies I count the days I dream (Bernadette Mayer, Midwinter Day) I’m having a serious case of February. I thank Martha Beck for her humorous and insightful blog post about coping with the doldrums of…
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I don’t have all the answers
I sure wish I did, though. Over the years, I’ve developed a reputation for being, as my friend Kim said recently, “a good advice giverer.” (I’m making that my official title, by the way.) Maybe it’s all those tidbits of wisdom gleaned from years of psychotherapy and self-help books. Maybe it’s my habit of squirreling away…
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