Spark and Spitfire

Hell hath no fury like a woman inspired

April 20, 2026

Wonder and Grief

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  • June 12, 2025

    Nature is Party to All

    I thought all of the fields in my beloved farmland were barren. Then I discovered one that was not. Continue reading

    Nature is Party to All
  • June 11, 2025

    Begin Again the Story of Your Life

    I look at my worn and weathered journals and wonder: have I learned anything? Have I created anything? Continue reading

    Begin Again the Story of Your Life
  • June 5, 2025

    Ignite — 6/5/25

    Some of my favorite cartoons to celebrate my birthday! Continue reading

    Ignite — 6/5/25
  • June 4, 2025

    Inexorable Sunset

    As we grow older we must learn to accept our “steady diminishment.” Continue reading

    Inexorable Sunset
  • June 3, 2025

    Used Up and Spent?

    After 10 weeks away, I returned to my beloved farmland. It wasn’t the same. But what wasn’t I seeing? Continue reading

    Used Up and Spent?
  • May 30, 2025

    Ignite — 5/30/25

    “THE WIZARD WILL KNOW!” Continue reading

    Ignite — 5/30/25
  • May 29, 2025

    SURGICAL LESSONS — RESOLVE!

    The stages of recovery from a tough surgery take time to go through, but perhaps in the end, you have renewed resolve to move forward. Continue reading

    SURGICAL LESSONS — RESOLVE!
  • May 28, 2025

    SURGICAL LESSONS — WORK!

    When I thought I needed medication, my physical therapist instead provided motivation. Continue reading

    SURGICAL LESSONS — WORK!
  • May 27, 2025

    SURGICAL LESSONS — PLAY!

    When chronic pain hits, brain fog descends. What do you do when you can’t concentrate? Continue reading

    SURGICAL LESSONS — PLAY!
  • May 23, 2025

    Ignite — 5/23/25

    The last “Ignite” post was published on October 25, 2024 — before the election and my knee replacement surgery. Time to laugh again, at least for a little while. Continue reading

    Ignite — 5/23/25
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