The other day I did something that initially seemed impossible. I gave my father’s eulogy. Losing Dad is a pain I can’t describe. We all loved him very much. And nothing will ever be the same without him. I took great care to craft a eulogy that honored him honestly. I think I did okay….
Author: Michele L
Writer's write...or so I've been told. So here I am...blogging...like all those other folks hoping and wishing for a cure for self-doubt. Maybe one day I'll publish something outside my blog. Maybe.
I'm a marketing strategist by day to pay the bills, and I write during the wee small hours to feed my soul. I live life to the fullest...mostly. And I see every day as a new adventure....some of the more noteworthy ones will be documented here.
Embracing The New
My ex was curled up on the floor in the fetal position. Smoke filled the room as flames closed in around him. I couldn’t move. I tried with all my might to reach him…but a force that wasn’t visible contained me. Every time I took a step towards him, the invisible energy pushed me back…
A Tailgate To Remember
Sometimes you just need to suck it up and do something on your own. On Friday night I took myself to see my favorite band, The Counting Crows. I went into the experience feeling a little weird about going to a concert alone. On one hand it seemed a little sad, but on the other,…
The Love Metric
Walking the halls of the Intensive Care Unit at The Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center I could feel the closeness of death. The energy on that floor is palpable. The humming of the machines, the rhythmic sounds of life support equipment, the steady beep of heart monitors, the hushed voices; collectively these sounds…
So Long Dear Shark
Here’s the thing about breakups — they suck. Here’s the thing about breakups when you’re middle-aged and in the throws of perimenopause — they suck more. I was dumped in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA a few weeks ago by a man that I loved with all my heart for a number of years. I should…
Do you want my number?
The other day while wrapping up a client meeting, the chatter among the group turned to the topic of drinking and “going out.” My client, who is close to my age, was lamenting about how she’s become a “light-weight.” She explained how she can no longer really enjoy a cocktail the way she once…
This Old House
What exactly is the measure of “home?” I’ve been pondering this question quite a bit these past few weeks. Is “home” a feeling or a place? I’m starting to believe it’s the former. I’ve lived in my current house for nearly 10 years. I fell in love with the place for so many reasons: The…
Pausing for Chance
I would like to thank David Chapelle for being the first person since election night to give me a fresh perspective. In his well-mannered, yet pointedly humorous SNL monologue last evening, he inspired me to get over myself. My candidate lost. Our new President is just another in a long line of privileged white…
Deep Impact
The other night I found myself watching the movie “Deep Impact.” It’s one of those 90’s super-action films about the demise of earth thanks to a raging comet the size of Texas. Tia Leoni starred as the blonde news anchor who would serve as the steady “constant” to Americans as they waited to hear updates…
List Making 101
I took a PTO day today for some much needed mental unplugging. I don’t even care that it’s raining. It’s just nice to sleep in and to NOT check email (OK. I did check email. And I had a conference call…but that’s it. I swear! Except for the 500 other times I’ll compulsively check email…
A Full House
I find myself on this rainy Sunday morning contemplating just how different my life is now compared to what it was like two years ago. I’m realizing that change has always been a common thread in my life. From the time I was born to when I moved into my first apartment at the age…
Writing Away
I want to write a story. I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time. I feel like I have one burning inside me. But carving out the time to do it has been the biggest challenge. My days are already pretty long. And as a homeowner and a Mom, my free time often…
Flip Flops and Fancy Free 