Wendy C. Garfinkle's Blog

There’s a certain freedom in being untethered             (when your cell service is             suspended             due to late payments).  Off the grid  (I have thought about running away many more times as an adult than I ever did as … Continue reading →

Photo caption: depositphotos Author NewAfrica   Broken heart    broken soul       broken spirit          broken mind             broken life: all torn apart…   Shattered dreams    shattered faith       shattered hopes          shattered trust               shattered life: falling apart at … Continue reading →

  Today the sun hides behind pewter clouds while angry winds whip verdant palm trees and the heavens weep.   Tomorrow cooler, halcyon winds will prevail, embracing earth scoured by a monsoon, caressing cheeks raised to welcome the returning sunlight, … Continue reading →

Godwink/God wink: “An event or personal experience, often identified as coincidence, so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention, especially when perceived as the answer to a prayer.” ~ wiktionary.org The new word “Godwinks” quickly entered … Continue reading →

  I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating. The season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is my favorite time of year, but also seems to be a time when I struggle with my depression and anxiety, and … Continue reading →

  I’m thankful for freedom.   thankful to live in a country where peaceful protest isn’t met with government oppression.   thankful to live in a country where leaders are voted out just as easily as they are voted in. … Continue reading →

  When I was a child I railed at argued with those who disagreed with me.   Everything was personal I wailed in anger impotence inability to make others see and agree with me.   When I grew up I … Continue reading →

Did you know that it’s possible to be friends and/or maintain positive connections with someone even when you fundamentally disagree with each other about how to do life? If you’re friends or colleagues who keep in touch outside of the … Continue reading →

  Trigger warning and offense disclaimer: The title should be sufficient, but in case it’s not, consider yourself  warned that this post discusses abortion. I present facts, statistics, my own experiences and opinions, none of which are meant to offend … Continue reading →

Hidden by Rebecca Zanetti My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received a print copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. I’ve read most of Rebecca’s Zanetti’s books – have been a fan since I discovered her Dark Protectors … Continue reading →