Reflections of a Goddess

  I literally looked up and it's been more than a month since my last post, to which the only thing I have to say is.... That was not, nor has it ever been my intention to leave that much of  a gap in this new (or semi-new) endeavor. But I've said all of that to say I no longer hate planks, yet I don't love them either. You see, several things have happened since my last post. Last week, for the first time I was able to get up off the floor by myself! It may not seem like a big deal, but for someone like me; who usually avoided the floor at all costs and considered getting up off the floor with massive amounts of dread, it's EVERYTHING. *************** Attended an online open mic I haven't been to in a while. Tallgrass Writers Guild which is usually on the fourth Saturday of each month. Despite all the possibilities of technical glitches, I must say I love the convenience of it all. Attending an open mic without having to leave the house with clothing optional (from...

 As I write this post, the Sun is shining gloriously across the sky, peeking through the blinds in my living room window as I hear the intro to Mountain's "Because You Are My Friend."  The past week saw my ill with a cold that left me with just enough strength to work through  the week. Friday being the first day that I finally began to feel like myself. And I felt happy as I had two poetry workshops planned: one for each day. Alas, I didn't go Saturday because my body was  telling me to take a nap. When the alarm set for me to get up and go, my body was like,  And since I learned to listen to my body when it speaks, I didn't go. Sunday, I didn't go because mid kid called me up asking if I wanted to go to the stores with her. As my three daughters and I don't see each other often, I gladly take whatever opportunity to see them. And I have no qualms about it; I can really write anytime, and those workshops will roll around next month. So, I've behind in...

  🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱 You know that feeling when you WANT to go back to sleep, but can't? You ignore that nagging voice in your head that's louder than you'd like it to be that says, "Get up, get up." But I only ignored it once, so I got up. Once thing I've learned the hard way, when my body talks to me I listen. Whatever it says, I do. So I got up, telling myself at least I'll get something done. Which is why I'm typing this to you right now. Laying It on Straight to My Younger Self     Flush from your soul the idea that to survive you have to be a weak sister. That’s horsefeathers! Trust in all the brainchilds that come your way. Embrace the rip-snorter moments when they arrive.   On a regular basis, immerse yourself in auras of moxie. Natch, you are a live wire and a queen. Any greenbacks you get, stash. Hug your Old Lady every chance you get. You’ll miss her terribly after she buys the farm.   Flip your wig the second...