Writer Q&A with Lisa S. Gerard — BUMFUCK, NW, March 18, 2023 /Ben Human/ Hey Lisa, can I interview you for my pub? We profile writers on the topic of writing and life as a writer. UPTOWN, GL, March 18, 2023 /Lisa S. …

I wouldn’t change anything except for me, so I did — Everything was fine in my marriage until the last 8 hobbling years. Unfortunately, divorce proceedings started in the 25th year of our union. Once finalized, I told people how I was happily married for 15 years, yet married for a decade more than that. And though I found my response…

Every day is Mother’s Day — Whether your children are yours through biology or adoption, they are yours through love” — Sadia Rebecca Rodriguez On Mother’s Day, laud all moms and pay particular note to the women who willfully accept a non-biological child as their own — truly the unsung heroes of motherhood. In my mind, …

I will not go crazy, I will not go crazy, I will not go crazy. — In one minute, a mere sixty seconds, I must accomplish the unthinkable, or mayhem will disrupt the coveted calmness of the evening. I tip-toed toward my target. A few Hail Marys from this non-Catholic may do the trick. …

Being Zombied is worse than Ghosting — Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option. — Mark Twain Ghosting is my special kind of hell. At 54 years old, I was thrust back into the dating world that had morphed into an unrecognizable obstacle course of head games. The wonders of…

All because she didn’t live up to his expectations — When is it okay for a father to blatantly ignore his daughter’s birthday? I think, never. It’s never okay. It’s demeaning, demoralizing, and shameful to treat your own child as if they don't exist. What if the grown child has a mental illness? A Few Weeks Ago It’s every landlord’s nightmare to walk into…

Trust is still tricky after 25 years — The neglected pile of ominous mail built on my counter. Divorce knocked the stuffing out of me regardless of whether I had chosen it. Brain fog prevailed. I robotically tended to Ian, my grandson, versus addressing any personal desires or needs. Paperwork was not a priority. Relearning to breathe mattered…

Thank me or block me, your choice. — Why the featured Jeep? It personifies my personality. I loved my Jeep. Mean and muscled steel, lifted, and a daunting presence on the road. The addition of unexpected eyelashes is how I roll, literally and figuratively. People greeted me — some with disdain. …

I’ve made my decision, how about you? — People — writers, came out of the woodwork to discount Mastodon before the Medium door to me.dm opened. Their reasons varied slightly but all came down to negative opinions regarding what the site won’t offer. Opinions. Not trusting; not verifying. The nay-sayers omitted what the site can provide. I consciously…