RIVER TEETH
On our recent writing retreat, the term “River Teeth” was part of a prompt. I can’t really remember the rest …
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TENSES
“Do you ever feel like your future is in the past?” I heard that question the other day and had …
It happened again
The news came by way of text from my daughter-in-law as I was mentally laying out plans for my Saturday. …
Not The Same
I was going to post my most recent newspaper column here but realize it’s old news. I discussed how much I …
Random Chairs
I am fascinated by random chairs that sit unoccupied as I walk or drive by homes in any given city. …
July Fourth
Joyful to be alive Under sunny skies Lazy days of summer Yesterday’s memories Fireworks bursting into the air Our Independence …
Story and bridges
Our group of bereaved mothers recently got together for a writing retreat the way we have been doing for close to a …
Transformation–Rebecca’s clothes
I don’t think many people INTEND to keep boxes and boxes of things that once belonged to their child who …
Two Sides of the Fence
May 16, 2014 I don’t think I’ve ever sat on a picket fence. I can’t imagine it would be a …
Sweet Pea
I have always admired people who could remember their dreams, often recalling in great detail the story that unwound in …
Sisterhood of the Traveling Sign and Mothers
Beverly just added an update to the Sisterhood of the Traveling Sign page. See https://fartheralongbook.com/sisterhood-of-the-traveling-sign/ She added an acrostic for Mother’s Day: …
Mother’s Day and Manderley
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley, or rather, Richmond, VA. It’s where I grew up. My childhood was …
It Sucks
“What about the kid who hit the line drive?” I looked at Cohen—his eyes were wide open, contemplating the way the …
Behind Closed Doors
(My writing in response to a prompt from the workshop I led at UNC Hospitals, 4/15/14) “How many times have …
What does grief look like?
Grief looks like a windswept dune, sand grains pausing then stinging as they are blown first in one direction then …
Talk to Grief-What Does Grief Look Like
Grief, upon silent steps you wind your way upon my senses and my weakened nature. You are an unexpected guest …
Forsythia
I have always been intrigued by forsythia. We have a patch of forsythia that we share with a neighbor. The …
Choo-choo Charlie
A recent article just declared that the aroma of good and plenty candy mixed with cucumber is the most sensual …
The First Missed Dose
I came across an article the other day that referenced “the first missed dose.” Only a few of us know …
The Circles of Life
All these circles of childhood: Farmer in the Dell, Hot Potato, Musical Chairs. Spinning or turning somersaults ’til we are dizzy. …
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