Lately, I’ve been noticing some of my habits. Not the “endearing” ones like buying yet another pair of black shoes, or driving too fast, or leaving cupboard doors open so that tall... Read more >>

They stood in the darkness Backs illuminated by the streetlight Breath rising in smoke signals Hats pulled low over the ears And scarves wrapped tight Shuffling feet and shoulders hunched Cold... Read more >>

I got your attention with that title, didn’t I? Notice how intimacy has become a code word for sex in our society? Yes, it can refer to what we do in the bedroom, but what I am talking about is... Read more >>

Do you remember the snow monster in Christmas movies—the one that Santa was able to change from bad to good with a gift? I watched that movie last night with my children, and it made me think of... Read more >>

When I first met my now husband, Noah, who I affectionately refer to as “Walking Love” for his great ability to give love fully and freely, my love quotient—my capacity for receiving... Read more >>

I sit here writing, doing my best to keep my fingers quiet as he sleeps heavily beside me. I check my watch, counting the hours when I will need to wake him up to take another pill. My boyfriend had... Read more >>