May 19, 2023

Green Trees

Color Play The road climbed up the steep hill from the Ohio River valley below. Years ago, a crew blasted through the hills, or knobs as they’re known locally, to tame the unruly dark gray shale rock into the standard dimensions of an interstate highway. These hills are the debris […]
March 29, 2023

Liminal Spaces

A concept from my book Heart to Heart, came to mind as I watched a struggling patient climb out of their car and push through the front door of the physical therapist’s office. As my eyes followed their actions, I garnered my own strength and moved from my car to […]
May 16, 2022

Mirror Talk

I suspect I am not the only child in the world who closed herself in the bathroom to practice her acceptance speech. Mine was for the ‘Best Actress’ Academy Award. I embraced my future as the world’s greatest actress when I was in the second grade. Of course, the first […]