January 25, 2019
Ignite 1/25/19
Sadly, more than 800,000 Federal employees are living on a shoestring budget. But what would life be like if you … Read More “Ignite 1/25/19”
January 23, 2019
Survival of the Prettiest
What if survival of the fittest is not enough to explain nature? What if we also needed survival of the … Read More “Survival of the Prettiest”
January 18, 2019
Winter Sleep
Yesterday, much-loved poet Mary Oliver died of lymphoma. She was 83. As NPR posted in its obituary, “Oliver won many … Read More “Winter Sleep”
January 17, 2019
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 … Read More “That’s So Pat! 1/17/19”
January 16, 2019
The Light Within You
This Spark and Spitfire post introduces a new regular feature and category — Sparks — thoughts, excerpts, rants, etc. — inspired by … Read More “The Light Within You”
January 11, 2019
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, … Read More “None of It Mattered”
January 6, 2019
Grief Lessens
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrating the revelation of God the Son as a human … Read More “Grief Lessens”
December 10, 2018
Little Blue Dreamer
Ten years ago today, my beloved feline, Isaac, left this sweet world. I miss him. He was such a good … Read More “Little Blue Dreamer”
November 17, 2018
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 … Read More “Aglow 11/17/18”
November 16, 2018
Ignite 11/16/18
Let’s raise our glasses this Thanksgiving and say cheers to those of us who give thanks by saying cheers! … Read More “Ignite 11/16/18”