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Why I Respond When My Name is Called
Posted on September 22, 2026 Leave a Comment
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Rieb ne. Teseny September 22, 1943 – January 20, 1982 When I was thirteen with a sketch pad in my lap, I could go to a deep place where no one could see me. I drew Ziggy awakening to actionable change; Snoopy leaving the doghouse, shouldering his comforts in a […]
ONE SINGLE DAY – 2
Posted on September 11, 2026 4 Comments
One single dayin the month of Septemberchanged our lives in a waywe will always remember.As the bright morning sunlit heaven’s blue with gracea mosaic of peoplehustled a Tuesday’s pace.With briefcase in handhe bid us Good dayhe ran for the busin his usual way.His back the last sightas he raced up the streethe had somewhere to […]
THE NEXT RIGHT THING
Posted on July 25, 2026 Leave a Comment
David, I would do it all again behind the veil of unknowing. Any twist in our backstory could have led to a different future. I’m grateful that you were in mine. I love your forever. This is my choice. To us! – Deborah
Autumn Reflecting Absence
Posted on September 22, 2025 Leave a Comment
Image created from personal photographs, enhanced using photo editing tools and Microsoft Copilot. Fall was once another woman’s favorite time of year. For her, cooling temps renewed energy, darkening days shifted from strawberries and cream to steamy apple pies, falling colors signaled lifecycle tinting toward her October birthday. This woman holds a precious contemplative space […]
THE NEWS IS MOSTLY TRUTH
Posted on September 11, 2025 Leave a Comment
This moment always brings me back to here. Dylan’s first day of Pre-K The bus brought him home at 11:30 AM.
ON RESONANT LOVE
Posted on August 1, 2025 Leave a Comment
In the elusive landscape between memory and time, I explore grief, art, and cosmic connection to reveal a love undiminished by death— resonant, requited, and eternally unfolding.
WANTING: APRIL 8, 2025
Posted on April 8, 2025 2 Comments
Two weeks ago, the landscaper arrived to pick up sticks and blow winter’s detritus from the gardens. The next morning, everything was covered under a lofty blanket of snow. From a window I observed a cardinal perched regal in the platform feeder under a white frozen roof peaking 10” high, a crowned crimson caller strident […]
Peace on Earth
Posted on December 24, 2024 1 Comment
Holiday tidings to my writing, support, justice, and 9/11 family members for your readership and engagement. Praise to the ancestors’ eternal lanterns. You are the light and the gift.
