it’s eight degrees Fahrenheit outside and I have a long way to drive with my tank full on the winter road and my heart full of tender thoughts soft snowflakes are glistening on trees I am passing by your soul is gently kissing the branches of my life on the path we’ve chosen and I…

It’s December and the promise of Christmas is in the air Jolly Santas are ringing bells on toasted almond-scented street corners the city is breathing a a dream drenched in Christmas wreaths, red ribbons and holiday sales Tall winter boots greet the snow-packed streets Icy windshields are waving back to honking cars people are sunken…

I am drinking superpower juice from a coffee mug to make me strong and ready to fight the roaring, scaly dinosaurs attacking my son under the dining room table chasing away dragons, and fighting for princesses I have become a superhero without a cape in the sparkling eyes of a child I am brave and…