“Mimi, what do you wish for the most?” I couldn’t speak. The question distilled my deepest desires down to sudden tears that stung. Only later did I realize the knee-jerk response hadn’t been to play with The Royal Philharmonic. I swallowed the truth that would sadden my niece. To deflect her attention, I whispered, “What… Read More Wishing Well
We have some great blogs that teach us SEO, tags, back-links, Google encryption. I will never outgrow them because I believe in the science of all things. You have to learn the Rules, practice the proper form of a Lindy or a lay-up and unlock the mechanics, drill, know what accuracy means in your field.… Read More The Art of Blogging
The one thing she wasn’t known for was a beautiful face but people – men in particular – were arrested by her presence, charisma, eloquence, and intellect. Cleopatra was captivating with a beauty only she could claim. What is the greatest compliment you have received as a woman or paid one? Though I have never… Read More The Woman You Praised
So we just talked about dancing. I waited to celebrate the 100,000 views I broke Valentine’s week with the 10,000 follows that were on their way. It’s not a medal or the Ph.D. from my alternative life but here I am. I’ll take it. The show is 45 seconds. You know Gloria Gaynor’s I Will… Read More Come To My Party: Please RSVP
Holisticpedia: [Blog-eye-tis] Blog withdrawal refers to a group of symptoms that may trigger from prolonged hiatus in posting after sustained blogging. There is no way to predict how an individual will respond in the abstinence. If you plan to break for a month after blogging drunkenly for a minimum of a year, you should consult… Read More Blogitis
I, Holistic Wayfarer, take thee [Insert name], to be my WordPress-registered partner. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I pledge to thee my abiding support in sickness and in health, in the homeschooling and holiday breaks (well, more during the breaks), for richer for poorer ~ no matter your blog size ~… Read More My Vows…To You
Dear God, You caught that I’m not feeling too great but please don’t seize the occasion to take me home. At least let me get my Valentine’s series out. It’s not like you need me. Far better writers over there. And once I’ve arrived, I won’t be going anywhere, right? No hurry, no hurry. ——————… Read More I’m Not Ready to Die
He was the survivor of a Nazi concentration camp. His parents and sisters perished there. I met Robert Walker when I was about eleven years old. I’m not sure if Robert felt sorry for me, genuinely liked me, or thought I needed a break, but he had me home for a weekend. It was a… Read More Ten Cents a Blister
Once again I have trouble believing how fast it’s gone, the holidays all the more disarming in California for the arrant summer that asserts herself into months reserved for the cold. The year draws to a close, swift like winter night. Beneath the din, the festivities heighten the loneliness for many. It’s the dissonance between… Read More We Survive the Night by Candlelight
Voices in the dark under the light of their writing. You teach me so much and inspire me to live more beautifully. Just had to tell you how much you mean to me. No one knows how much time we have together, right? Which reminds me, I really need to give Husband my WordPress password… Read More Ode To My Readers
A Holistic Journey 