Sharon J. Anderson

  • That’s So Pat! 1/17/19

    Hey there! Pat here with some toad-ally exciting news! I’m launching an advice column about life — from toad rage to the DaVinci Toad! Send your questions and I vow to always give Pat answers! My very first question is… Continue reading

    That’s So Pat! 1/17/19
  • The Light Within You

    This Spark and Spitfire post introduces a new regular feature and category — Sparks — thoughts, excerpts, rants, etc. — inspired by my current reading. What purpose does religion serve in our lives? Why does religion still exist in the 21st century?… Continue reading

    The Light Within You
  • None of It Mattered

    Two days ago, I witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy unfold on Facebook. I still can’t shake it. A month ago yesterday, I posted about the 10th anniversary of the death of my beloved feline, Isaac. The veterinarian, R (I want to… Continue reading

    None of It Mattered
  • Grief Lessens

    Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrating the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. It is also the first anniversary of my mother’s death. There’s not much difference between a… Continue reading

    Grief Lessens
  • Little Blue Dreamer

    Ten years ago today, my beloved feline, Isaac, left this sweet world.  I miss him. He was such a good boy. You haven’t heard from me for a while. I’m sad, laying low. More about my Christmas in the upcoming… Continue reading

    Little Blue Dreamer
  • Aglow 11/17/18

    Today, Adrienne and I are celebrating our 14th ANNIVERSARY! To honor the occasion, here’s a charming love poem that was published in the New Yorker’s January 8, 2018 issue: Love Poem Without A Drop of Hyperbole In It by Traci Brimhall I love you like ladybugs… Continue reading

    Aglow 11/17/18
  • Ignite 11/16/18

    Let’s raise our glasses this Thanksgiving and say cheers to those of us who give thanks by saying cheers!     Continue reading

    Ignite 11/16/18
  • Ignite 11/9/18

    I watched Trump’s 90-minute pouting session with the press the day after the election, and the word, “dummy” kept coming to me . . .     Continue reading

    Ignite 11/9/18
  • Election Day Forecast

    A couple of weeks ago, I posted Parts One & Two of “Operation Sharonimo” — the fulfillment of Writing Assignment #1 from my Write Wing companion. Assignment #2 was this: Your local television station has fired its meteorologist and hired you… Continue reading

    Election Day Forecast
  • Ignite 11/2/18

    “I want something from Daddy that he is not able to give me . . . . It is only that I long for Daddy’s real love: not only as his child, but for me — Anne, myself.” — Anne Frank… Continue reading

    Ignite 11/2/18