Spark and Spitfire

Hell hath no fury like a woman inspired

April 20, 2026

Wonder and Grief

  • About
  • June 5, 2023

    Becoming A Poem

    There is unbridled potential for the poetic — in everything, even in ourselves. Continue reading

    Becoming A Poem
  • May 16, 2023

    The Solitary Habit

    My father died two months ago. Yesterday, we did a sunrise walk together. Continue reading

    The Solitary Habit
  • March 31, 2023

    Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down

    We are taught that if we work hard enough, we will get over our losses. This has not been the case for many who grieve, including me. Continue reading

    Ashes, Ashes, I Still Fall Down
  • March 3, 2023

    Wait for It — February 2023

    “I want something from Daddy that he is not able to give me . . . .” Continue reading

    Wait for It — February 2023
  • February 3, 2023

    Ignite — 2/3/23

    “No man is lost at sea,” wrote Hemingway. Oh yeah? Continue reading

    Ignite — 2/3/23
  • February 2, 2023

    Maternal Pop-ups — Part Two

    What do you do when your dead mother pops up? Look away? Continue reading

    Maternal Pop-ups — Part Two
  • February 1, 2023

    Maternal Pop-ups — Part One

    What do you do when your dead mother pops-up? Pay attention? Continue reading

    Maternal Pop-ups — Part One
  • January 27, 2023

    Ignite — 1/27/23

    God, Tom, scalding coffee, demons. Do they have ANYthing in common? A chuckle or two, perhaps? Continue reading

    Ignite — 1/27/23
  • January 26, 2023

    Wait for It — January 2023

    Can Mother Nature teach us anything about the agony of waiting? Continue reading

    Wait for It — January 2023
  • January 20, 2023

    Ignite 1/20/23

    The weekend approaches. Time to ignite a laugh or two. Continue reading

    Ignite 1/20/23
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