More than once last year, I found myself completely smitten with a man and then, a month or two later, I'd have doubts and reservations about the relationship. I could chalk it up to being an introvert who doesn't mind time alone or the fact that I've been through a divorce and am especially sensitive to [...]
I was nine or ten when the nude print appeared in the bathroom at my dad's house. I remember staring at it after closing the door. The central figure was a woman in pale pinks and blues— all soft curves and exposed pubic hair. My first thoughts were, Now Dad is into dirty stuff. What will my [...]
Lightly Child, Lightly It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them...So throw away your baggage and go forward. There are quicksands all about you, sucking at your feet, trying to [...]
Reflecting on My Youth - Joanne Smoley I can't believe it's been almost a year since Jeff moved out. Didn't we just tell the kids that we make each other sad and we can't stay married? It seems like only yesterday I was having the suckiest New Year's ever. I remember thinking last year in [...]
I know I'm not supposed to talk about it but sex and sensuality are on the tip of my tongue and very often heating up my thoughts. What can I say? My whole being is alive, including my body and its desires. I'm newly divorced and newly carefree. I feel like a twenty-something with the wisdom [...]
Once again I find myself without a partner. I feel an ache when my phone chimes and it’s not a sweet text from my sweetheart. It’s a text saying my Verizon bill is available for review. Thud goes hope, and yet for now, I choose to relax and focus on my kids and writing. Why am [...]
