Tag: friends

  • Our Tapestry of Love

    Our Tapestry of Love

    I don’t write poetry, but a year ago I lost a mentor and a friend. When I started writing about her, these words seemed the best way to characterize our relationship, and what she meant to my writing group. I open a door, shove one foot in front of another and step inside. Faces unfamiliar…

  • The Benefits of a Staycation with (or without) Friends

    The Benefits of a Staycation with (or without) Friends

    Staycation – a vacation spent at home or nearby.  I could take a staycation anytime. All I need to do is clear my calendar for a day, a couple of days, or longer. But I don’t. Day by day passes, and my daily routine overshadows ideas to investigate a temporary museum exhibit, explore a park,…