On September 3rd, I turn 50. Y’all, it’s weird as hell. It’s a number that doesn’t feel like it fits but I know I’ve been through a lot. In an effort to be somewhat introspective, I sat down to make a list of what I know so far. I don’t know if it will…
Category: Dreams
Past, Present and The Ghosts That Haunt Us
Please be advised there are trigger warnings for issues surrounding sexual assault, oppressive language, suicidal ideation, homophobia, abuse, abortion. “If I ever see that faggot again, I will fucking kill him.” I felt my stomach lurch. I was 13 and in the midst of a sexual awaking I didn’t…
Ireland, Politics and the feeling of Home
Is it possible for a place to call to you? To leave such an indelible imprint in your soul that you choke back tears just thinking about it? #askingforafriend I’m not sure exactly when it happened but I was sucked in by the smell of it. The mist, the grass, the peat smoke, the green…
Please VOTE Today
I have worked in politics for many years. I used to say, “Please vote, I don’t care who you vote for, but please just vote.” This year is a lot different, they advocate policies that could kill my children. I do want you to just vote but I can’t say I don’t care any more…
Work In Progress
I envy writers that stick to the same genre for their entire career. I don’t know how they do it but it must get annoying after a while trying to only be that one thing. I am not good at that. Some days I am a super nerd, others I am a political activist. Once…
Queen of the Universe 