When the call came, I jokingly repeated, “I told them to do the ultrasound while I was there, but they didn’t listen.”

When the call came, I jokingly repeated, “I told them to do the ultrasound while I was there, but they didn’t listen.”
It’s done. I published my first book. I didn’t think my first book would be a cookbook, but I’m pretty proud of it. Yes, there are edits already to be … Continue reading Officially an Author
This year I created something special for my family, friends and connections-all in secret!
I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…
Have you ever contemplated the worth of your life? What is my disabled life worth? Anything?
If you’ve followed my writing for a while, you may consider yourself used to my fits and starts. During this most recent quiet period, you may have also noticed that … Continue reading Continuing My Path
When I entered the family history center that stormy April afternoon, I had one thing on my mind; I had never seen a photo of my father’s father. I was 46 and I had never seen my grandfather’s face.
I typed his name into the search bar on the site, Newspapers.com, “George R. Slighte,” the results came back instantly.
In the last month I have been sharing articles about the evolution of my chronic pain treatment as well as what a fellow-traveler (and cannabis patient) has learned walking to Seattle from San Diego.
I’ve been in control of my writing, editing and publishing on three sites, including this one, for a few years now. First came 420FriendlyRecovery.com (formerly GmaMaggie420), then, in 2013 when … Continue reading A Writing Odyssey
Today marks one year since I woke up, preparing for one of the most difficult days of my 50 years, and saw the news a dear friend, Maria Mills Greenfield … Continue reading One Year Ago