A woman can’t be too rich, too thin or have too many toys in her basement — if the grandkids are coming. Read more.
Barbara’s Riffs on Life
Prayer Flags Were Flying — But What Is Prayer?
Prayer flags were flying at the Ratna Ling Retreat center, and I wondered, but not for the first time, what is prayer? Read more.
Waiting My Turn at the DMV — With 150 People Ahead of Me in Line
I tried to be patient waiting my turn at the DMV with 150 ahead of me in line. Did I have a choice? Read more.
My Pal the Recycling Bin
For years, my pal the recycling bin had been there for me and my empty olive jars and soda cans — until one day I let it be tossed into a collection truck with the other recyclables. Read more.
I Write. Therefore, I Procrastinate. Why?
I write. Therefore, I procrastinate. Why? Could the thing I have in mind to write be too big, too gleaming, too unattainable? Read more.
The Fine Art of Writerly Procrastination
Without an editor to set a deadline for me, the days pass merrily along as I practice the fine art of writerly procrastination. Read more.