Ten years ago I wandered into my mid-20’s, a person equal parts broken and healing from a series of bad choices and even worse luck. I had… Read more “Rest Easy, Goodest Boy”
Category: Matters of the Heart
Banshee Bride
On Groundhog Day 2019, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow and I promised my new husband that for us, it will always be an early spring.… Read more “Banshee Bride”
Dear Grandpa (Wherever You Are)
Dear Grandpa, Exactly one year has passed since your death. I miss you more now than ever. I am still waiting on that e-mail you promised to… Read more “Dear Grandpa (Wherever You Are)”
To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)
To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)- This week marks the second anniversary of my first public blog post on “Confessions of a Banshee.” It consequently also marks… Read more “To My Faithful Followers (Part 2)”
an open heart hiatus
The Banshee is taking a short(ish) hiatus from writing to prepare for & recover from open heart surgery (part 2). I promise to finish all my half-written… Read more “an open heart hiatus”
Congenitally Diseased Hearts Matter
Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with heart failure, the traumatizing phrase used to describe the condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well… Read more “Congenitally Diseased Hearts Matter”
He Did It His Way
Yesterday I left a hot and sunny Chicago day and returned home to a cold and snowy Denver evening. I twisted the key in my apartment door… Read more “He Did It His Way “
Mama
Mama, Today is your birthday. You have reached your 60th year. I know reading this blog is among one of the first things you will do today… Read more “Mama”
More Like Congenital Hot Disease
One winter night in my mid-20s I sat alone at my neighborhood dive bar. As I sipped bourbon and snacked on popcorn smothered in fake butter and… Read more “More Like Congenital Hot Disease”
To My Faithful Followers
To My Faithful Followers- Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my first public blog post on “Confessions of a Banshee.” Consequently it also marks the one… Read more “To My Faithful Followers”