Sharon J. Anderson
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Avenging Jem
Discovering Jem’s body was not the only shock I experienced within the hour of his death. Continue reading
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Blessing Jem
My beloved cat, Jem — God’s good creature — offered glad company and left a lingering imprint. Continue reading
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Missing Jem
My cat, Jem, died suddenly at the end of November, but I still hear him. Continue reading
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Try to Praise
How do we stand for what we believe when we are so worn out? Continue reading
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The Animal Inside Me
“There is an animal inside me/clutching fast to my heart” — Anne Sexton, from “The Poet of Ignorance” Continue reading
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It’s a Duvet in America
The results of the presidential election completely unraveled me. Continue reading
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The World is On Fire
“I am your warrior. I am your justice. I am your retribution.” — Donald Trump, June 24, 2023 Continue reading
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The Season of Change
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Continue reading
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Ignite — 10/25/24
“Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” — Mark Twain Continue reading
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Dialogue with THE CHILD
“I’m so sad and lonely. Why didn’t you ever notice? Continue reading









