On finding your inner nature compass — Recently, I have begun embracing my ability to intuit Nature. I intuit Nature to understand better myself, my mission, and my place in the world. I intuit Nature as a way of sharing profound experiences…

She was a trailblazing artist and “wild” woman — Famous 20th-century American artist Georgia O’Keeffe lived an unusual life for a woman born in the 1800s. While she was a revered artist, she also lived a non-conventional life. She married an older man and mentor and she had a love affair with a much younger man. Was Georgia O’Keeffe…

The revelatory nature of nature herself — It started with birds in my 30s. Birds of prey in particular. I’d drive around town and notice a hawk on a building. Stepping out the backdoor in the early morning, I’d see a Cooper’s hawk perched on our electric pole, singularly focused on eating its freshly hunted meal. Back…

They remind me of myself — On Tuesday, I rescued 17 puny plants for about $33. It was more than I meant to spend, but that’s what usually happens with me and buying plant pets. That’s under $2 per plant. With inflation, it’s a good deal. I remember when you could find them for a quarter…

How writing demands personal growth, and why it’s worth it — Creative Corner is an interview series with professional writers. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their careers. “Although not all criticism is valid, none of us are the world’s greatest gifts to writing. There is always room for improvement.” — Sarah Paris The Interview AOE…

Words of wisdom from a formerly incarcerated technical writer and life coach — Creative Corner is an interview series with professional writers. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their careers. Write content that’s relatable and will appeal to a lot of people, but make sure it’s authentic to you. Be vulnerable. Don’t be afraid of sharing…

April 24 2000 dysfunctional relationship reflection — Before he stood against the bathroom wall naked, ready to cut his hair and get in the shower Before he knew there would be a “domestic type dispute” incited by his girlfriend regarding threesomes Before he slammed the car door on Robinson Street on his girlfriend, footsteps storming home Before…

For a one of a kind, beautiful person — Practicing random acts of kindness is good for the human spirit, and can even be “contagious.” Here’s your chance to sprinkle kindness on one of the kindest people I know. Maybe you know Melissa Bee from the Medium platform. She published frequently in 2020 and has recently returned after a…

“I see a home in the heart.” — Esperanza’s palm reader from HOMS by Sandra Cisneros — I’ve admired Sandra Cisneros’ writing ever since I discovered a book of her poetry, Loose Woman, while perusing the poetry section at Hastings. That I soon also discovered Cisneros’ fiction was an added bonus. At first reading, in 2004, I devoured The House on Mango Street. On this second reading…