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Shrinking Violet
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” — Susan Cain “Introverts treasure the close relationships they have stretched so much to make.” — Adam S. McHugh “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi “Silence is a source of great strength.” — Lao Tzu Shrinking…
Drifts
Lost in the dream’s deep driftGhosts from my past settle nearWhere shadows shimmer and shiftWhispering, echoing snapshots of abandoned yearsOur tears heal old, hidden woundsHope shines as night fades bright
Empathy Through Stories: Books & Films
“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” — Mary Schmich Five BooksMom says I can bring home five.Five books.As if five were enough.I wander the aislespassing sharks,dinosaurs,Greek gods,and a glossy guide to Spainwhere every photographlooks warmer than Utah.A Brady Bunch mysteryfinds its way into my arms.Jan Brady,private eye.I grab a book about castles,another about volcanoes,and…
Threads
Beloved child,littlegentle one. Your wisdom,pepperedin silver gray, shouts kindnessin soft whispers,words learnedin humblenoble youth.
Future Tense
What makes me nervous?Easy. Money.Easy money?Why do you find money unsettling?Stability. I want stability.What does stability look like to you?A fully-funded future.What else?Being able to pay for everything I need.And?A house that doesn’t rattlein the wind.And?Time to travel.Why are you nervous?Even the best-planned futures can fail. Thinking in Future Tense This Q & A format…
