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My Blood

My Blood,C Streetlights

Rebellion is in my blood. It courses through my veins. The questions pulse. I can feel the Listen… Why… but why. Why… but why. The rebel in me began with the rebels in them. Starting with her, Lady Godiva. Telling her husband the taxes had to go — or else. Or else what? She smiled. History smiles with her. ... Read More

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Wherever Thou Goest

Wherever Thou Goest,C Streetlights

Pleased to have my poetry featured on Gravity Imprint’s website today. Thank you for sharing “Wherever Thou Goest”, a poem that is included in my current work in progress.

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My Mental Health Is More Important Than My Doorbell

My Mental Health Is More Important Than My Doorbell,C Streetlights

I live in a culdesac of awesome. I have rad neighbors. My kids know every single person who lives in every house within a five house radius which is pretty sweet radius if you ask me. I have worked hard to cultivate the “Mean Lady” reputation but I still have kids playing in my front yard and I love every ... Read More

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Altar

Altar,C Streetlights

And so here on this altar built there with stones thrown at me by You And so carefully gathered by Me I finally set down that false image of justice. I toss the match, watch fake promises burn — Their voices like specters dance then howl in the flames. The smoke no longer interests Me.

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The American Dream

The American Dream,C Streetlights

Leasing out the American Dream isn’t something I ever thought was even possible when I little girl. Like many of my friends when we played with our Barbies (don’t judge), our American Dreams were filled with houses, flower gardens, children and spouses who would fill our lives with hearts and wide-eyed happiness. My parents instilled in me with the idea ... Read More

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A Grotesque Fascination and WDBJ-TV

A Grotesque Fascination and WDBJ-TV,C Streetlights

WDBJ-TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were shot on live television yesterday by a former employee and the nation is reeling again in the wake of another senseless act of gun violence. Like many, I could only stare speechlessly as the first headlines scrolled across various social media sites. Gun violence like this should not be happening in this ... Read More

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Lessons From a Kidney Stone

Lessons From a Kidney Stone,C Streetlights

I woke up feeling poorly the last Sunday of July and ended up in the local InstaCare. What resulted from that visit became a month-long adventure learning lessons from a kidney stone I named Gladys. The Reign of Gladys To be fair, I left the first visit to the InstaCare with a prescription for antibiotics and a UTI diagnosis — ... Read More

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Ritual and the New School Year

Ritual and the New School Year,C Streetlights

This new school year started off with a deflated whimper for this household. Usually my man cub is excited to be back with his friends and this year is his 9th grade year — so many things to look forward to. My little girl will be starting preschool after Labor Day and is probably more excited about her new backpack. ... Read More

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The Youngest Female Aviator

The Youngest Female Aviator,C Streetlights

It stands to reason that after teaching for so many years I would have the pleasure of seeing students grow up into amazing young adults who would approach the world with a ferociousness I could only be proud of. I find myself feeling a bit of maternal pride as I see their accomplishments updated on their Facebook feeds — the ... Read More

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Changing Frequency

Changing Frequency,C Streetlights

Now that Tea and Madness is published and available I hear one of two predictable questions: What are you working on now? When is the next book coming out? Answering the first question is easy: laundry. I’m working on a whole lot of laundry. As far as the next book goes, I have no idea but I hope it will ... Read More

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