Category Archive: Feb 2012

Through a Tunnel

Did you know that men are more likely than women to experience “tunnel vision” while driving?   I first heard this in my high school psychology class when Mrs. Waller explained it. Tunnel vision,… Read More

A Birthday Letter to Breathe

Dear Breathe: Today is one of the most special days in all the year for me:  it is the day that you turn eight years old. I remember this day from eight years… Read More

A Strong Hand

There was once a girl.  When she was but a young driver, she was behind the wheel of a car when a hot headed drunk driver slammed into her vehicle.  Her car spun… Read More

100!

IBM, Chevrolet and Whirlpool all celebrated their 100th birthdays in 2011.  A few days ago, Arizona celebrated being a part of the United States for 100 years.  In October 2080, I will celebrate… Read More

Forgetting Valentine’s

Unbelievable as it may be,  I forgot that today was Valentine’s Day.  I know, so awful.  Perhaps the forgetting was a bit deliberate this year:  if I forget about it, I don’t have… Read More

FMN Excerpt: “Rock a Bye Baby”

My name is Jessie.  I am eight years old.  I am never, ever touched.  No pats on the head.  No bedtime hug.  No hand to hold when I cross the street.  One day,… Read More

A Pillow is a Friend

I have a deep and abiding affection for pillows. I always have.  We lived a very unusual childhood, most of which was spent in the back seat of a car, traveling down some… Read More

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    Stores that matter are stories that make me feel, invigorate me or serve as a call to action for me. Stories that matter are stories that awaken my spirit to issues, be they spiritual, emotional, moral, social or a combination. Stories that matter are stories that call all my emotions into play: sadness, anger, grief, happiness, despair, joy, etc. Stories that make me think. Stories that provide me with indulgences, like romance, but that, at their core, have something important to say. Some stories are written with the intent of providing the reader with an escape from real life; stories that matter, however, are written to make readers --more aware-- of reality; to provoke compassion and empathy, love and hate, anger and grief. Stories that matter are the occurrences, catastrophes, triumphs, frustrations and joys of every day life: welcome to my collection of thoughts, feelings, idiosyncrasies, hopes and dreams---collectively known as Stories that Matter.
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