Originally published in Her View From Home. When we first met, I was timid. You were animated. I was insecure. You were confident. I saw the gray, which brought uncertainty. You viewed everything clear-cut in black and white, which allowed you to be unwaveringly sure of us. Right from the start. If I were to... Continue Reading →
I Remember What it Felt Like to be Single and Wishing For Love
Originally published in Her View From Home. My husband and I take our seats at a table as our waiter welcomes us. Pleasantries are exchanged and our drinks ordered. Once the waiter leaves our table, I glance around the small, quiet café. I enjoy our occasional kid-free lunch dates where we can sit and talk... Continue Reading →
‘Tis the Season for Hallmark Romance and Video Game Marathons
Originally published as "Bring on the Hallmark Movies - Christmastime is Here!" in Her View From Home. There was a time when I boycotted everything romance. It was just easier that way. I was single at the time so watching sappy romances only made me lonelier for my own prince charming. There was also a... Continue Reading →
Life beyond Rudy: A Short Story
This is a short story written by myself for a fiction writing class in college (a little over 10 years ago). I remember I enjoyed writing about this make-believe love story from the perspective of a melancholy, somewhat cynical woman whom detests animals yet falls in love with a little puppy named Rudy. It's a... Continue Reading →
The Living Loved Movement 