When we come from fear

September 23, 2026
Sometimes people don’t come from anger or any other emotion. Even if that's how it seems. Instead, they come from fear. In fact, I'd lay odds on the fact that most of us come from fear most of the time: Fear of being rejected. Fear of losing control. Fear of not being enough. Fear that if we...

Fabulous guest post coming!

December 9, 2009
I've mentioned one of my favorite, most inspirational blogs before. It's Lolalina, home of beautiful images and products. I love to read it each day and I even have an...

Hiatus from news

December 8, 2009
I've been on a little hiatus from news.And I have to admit: I don't miss it. A bit.Bad news, good news, it's all the same to me, these days. It's immaterial. Life goes...

Another twisted holiday favorite

December 8, 2009
We all have our traditions. Don't knock...

Seen at the Dollar Store

December 8, 2009
Everything a buck.Including this.Hmmm.Would you trust...

My most unforgettable student

December 7, 2009
The Reader's Digest used to run a feature called My Most Unforgettable Character. I'm borrowing the idea.My most unforgettable student (MUS for short) came in to my...

It’s not Christmas

December 7, 2009
without Alvin and the...

The dog ate your homework . . .

December 7, 2009
...said the professor to the student.Tinker.She chewed.Swallowed.It's gone.You can't make this stuff...

My heart

December 7, 2009
"You hold little dogs next to your heart. That's where they belong."Today, Parade...

The Group

December 7, 2009
When Tinker sees a camera, she moves, so we have few clear photos. That's her on the left, resting in a Xanax haze. You'll see that Puddin' has situated herself between...

Riley’s bitch

December 7, 2009
Lil He is such a sweet boy. Not such a boy, actually-- he is 10 years old. I love to watch him lope with his long, athletic legs. So boyish.And he's got a great hound...

Follow Carol

Welcome!

Here you’ll find my blog, some of my essays, published writing, and my solo performances. There’s also a link to my Etsy shop for healing and grief tools offered through A Healing Spirit.

 

I love comments, so if something resonates with you in any way, don’t hesitate to leave a comment on my blog. Thank you for stopping by–oh, and why not subscribe so you don’t miss a single post?

Archives

Subscribe to my Blog

Receive notifications of my new blog posts directly to your email.