Tag Archives: guilt

moon landing

My mother just called me. She is not yet 90, but almost. I wasn’t really in the mood to talk and I tried to talk myself out of not wanting to talk, but I think it showed. Maybe I’m just … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

the iron age

The forest is calling me. It calls me all of the time. It never stops calling me. I guess I encourage it. I say, give me a call. And the trees say, “when is a good time to reach you?” … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

transcendental

it’s been a night of shame. not a shameful night. you see, there’s a big difference. i am talking about the kind of shame one feels immediately in the presence, or even in the virtual presence, of someone who precipitates shame … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

less sorry than before

i am not usually the new years resolution type, although i like to think i have inner resolve, but what else can one do while stuck at an airport during a blizzard but contemplate opportunities for growth…  and redemption from … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

erroneous

i don’t know what it is about me that can’t accept any decision i make, that constantly, voraciously questions the choices i make. as soon as i reach 1 decision, i see only calamity and doom. while the choice i … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Julie”

another day of fending off panic. i wish i could be better at it. so many uncertainties such lack of clarity i’m not sure if i smiled once today maybe one smile at the cashier who asked me if i … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment