She said,
“I hate the word
resilience.”
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The Danger of Them and Us
I’ve been around
a minute or two.
Still learning as I go
but this much I know –
and you can quote me because
undeniably
it is true –
Continue readingIs it my story to tell?
Think before you share a story,
“Do I own in any way
the name I am about to say?”
Which means I will tell only
those adventures starring me.
Continue readingAllow Reaction Time
When you hear this bit of news
you will want to do something
but please don’t do anything
because right now, you will choose
to escalate not defuse.
Continue readingWho to Be
Today’s Goodbye
Like Sister Mary Robert
I wish I had a hidden skill.
Something I could just whip out
at times when the chips are down
and give everyone a thrill
when they discover my skill.
Continue readingSeptember 11
I don’t have the best memory
there are a lot of things I forget.
Even with my best intention
the experience is lost for me
because no memory is set.
Continue readingThat Guy
For someone who takes great pride
on claiming to know so much
and always having to be right
I think you actually just might
be a little out of touch.
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