Sharon J. Anderson

  • My Absent Father

    I wish I could wake up on Monday mornings — the first day of the work week — without my first thought being, “Fuck you, Jim Seneff.” Seneff is the CEO of the company that employed me as an independent… Continue reading

    My Absent Father
  • Anatomy of a Sunrise: 1/12/2020

    “There’s always a story. It’s all stories, really. The sun coming up every day is a story,” wrote English humorist Terry Pratchett in A Hat Full of Sky. Following is the story of my morning walk this past Sunday. It… Continue reading

    Anatomy of a Sunrise: 1/12/2020
  • Ignite 1/10/2020

    DON’T COMPLAIN. DON’T WORRY. DON’T STRESS . . . . . . JUST WINE. Continue reading

    Ignite 1/10/2020
  • That’s So Pat! 1/9/2020

    Dear Pat: I miss you very much. I haven’t seen you since October of 2018. During all these long months, I’ve left out — in all kinds of weather — a garden sculpture of your likeness so you would be… Continue reading

    That’s So Pat! 1/9/2020
  • Striking a Chord

    For 11 years, Adrienne and I have sent out our infamous holiday card to more than 100 friends from all over the country. We always get positive feedback, but this year . . . the feedback was overwhelming. Why? A… Continue reading

    Striking a Chord
  • Ignite 12/13/19

    Let’s hear it for those who can celebrate what they want, where they are, and who they are. Continue reading

    Ignite 12/13/19
  • Working Towards the President

    Yesterday Adrienne asked me why so many Republicans have such blind loyalty to Trump. Without hesitation, I replied, “It’s the American version of ‘working towards the Führer’.” Huh? As some of you know, I have a keen interest in the… Continue reading

    Working Towards the President
  • Please Stand By

    Once upon a time, there was a writer who decided that enough was enough! It was time to get off her butt and post more spark and spitfire stuff on her blog. So she sat down, logged into her site… Continue reading

    Please Stand By
  • Take Me Home

    This weekend, Adrienne and I are marking our 15th anniversary, traditionally celebrated with all things crystal. One thing crystal clear to us is how grateful we are for the support of our beloveds, and how each one has welcomed us… Continue reading

    Take Me Home
  • Who Wants to Think?

    Like many Americans, I’ve been trying to understand why the current occupant of the Oval Office has so many staunch supporters. Why are they so loyal to someone so obviously guilty of perjury and perfidy? I recently read something that… Continue reading

    Who Wants to Think?