"Springtime" sounds vie for my ears' attention: two chainsaws in a growling chorus; warm-weather voices--human and canine; my dog's nails as they hit the slushy/icy/muddy/solid surface under his feet...squish, click, slurp, click. We walk faster. So Continue Reading
NMAMBC #25: “Carpe Diem, You Betcha!” (Alternate)
Migraine Awareness Month #25: "Carpe Diem, You Betcha!" (Alternate to: "Through My Children's Eyes") "Tell us about a time when you truly seized the day" I believe that Migraineurs and the chronically ill seize the day every day. Most of those Continue Reading
Enduring Influence
This short essay, written in 2007 as a scholarship entry, is a tribute to Francis L. Smith, better known to all as, "Jewel". She was my mother-in-law, "mom", friend, - but most importantly, my inspiration. My decision to continue a Continue Reading
NMAMBC #17: “Father Knows Best”
Migraine Awareness Month #17: "Father Knows Best" "Some understand Migraines, some don't. Write a letter to your father or the man closest to you, and talk about Migraines." Dear __________, I'm writing this letter in hopes that we can sit Continue Reading