2020 was a year that changed life as we know it.
In this collection of poetry and prose, Gooden explores her longing for more than the daily routine as she makes her way through a “once in a lifetime” world event.
In the middle of turmoil, she creates magic in the mundane as she examines her life in an honest, poignant, and often irreverent way.
As she reflects on life and all it encompasses through a healthcare worker’s perspective, she proves there can be light even in the darkest of days.
I haven’t done as well keeping up with my author blog as I would like over the last few years. With everything happening around us since 2020, the past couple of years have been a challenge, and I’m no exception despite getting off easier than many. I’m working more than I’d like to for ideal […]
It’s another Monday, finally spring, and I’m sitting with my coffee, thinking about my dreams. (Also, I may have accidentally signed back up for the Nuance dictation app while telling a friend about it this weekend. I should verify that pronto, as it isn’t cheap!) I miss dictation, but I also blame it for the […]
What’s better than a late April fools day post? Certainly for me, the answer is not getting pranked. This year I was off work and the kids were out of school, which means we remained completely silent about what day it was. Because they didn’t realize yesterday was April 1st, the kids didn’t try to […]
Whew! Where does one begin? From my vantage point, it appears that, despite the cold and enormous amounts of snow being dumped on us where I live, the world is still on fire. I can’t tell if this is any different than in the past, but it feels more real and more local everywhere right […]
