Inspire   Experience   Reflect

Because of formalities, expectations, and expenses, holidays don’t excite me much. But I love a celebration! Gathering with a loved one (or more) to honor shared values is a delight no matter how modest the occasion. If I have to choose a favorite holiday to celebrate, New Years wins because it compels me to reflect …

Between the Sheets

It emerged suddenly. 4:16 a.m. An urgent call unable to wait till waking hours when disrupters routinely kill. Through the blackness I reach for my phone and respond with a glaring buzz of haptic feedback, interrupting the stillness in my bedroom. “Something wrong with the kids?” my husband whispers, spooning tighter. “No,” I say. But …

It’s a Process

2:03 AM. My TV glows in the darkness, Entertainment Tonight, barely audible. I’m writing. A few feet away soft snoring breaks the silence, but not my focus. I don’t mind losing sleep when I’m making progress. Other times it seems I produce nothing . . . for days. Maybe I can’t carve out the time …

In My Groove

Tarah Bennett, a character from the Ajha’s Web series, jumped in my passenger seat on the drive to work today. She appeared during lyrics of “Bad” by Wale. She begged to know, “Is it bad that I never made love? I never did it. But I sure know how to f*** I’ll be a bad …

Finding Respite

Despite overwhelming experiences we’ve all had these past twenty months, I harnessed energy from cherished loved-ones and found creative inspiration through music, imagination, and entertainment. Some of that energy resulted in the development of this website! In fact, were it not for considerable support from the Minnesota State Arts Board in cooperation with the Clean …

Welcome! How do you like the new digs?

I’m thrilled you’re here! After months of planning, hard work, and endless multitasking the book clubhouse is finally open. Think of each page as a room where you can come for inspiration, advice, interaction, events, or books. This space was designed for people like us to escape. So whether you want to read, browse, chat, …