Author: Linda@heartponderings.com

In February 2018, I wrote about Marvel in my “Angels Among Us” series. These angels are friends who appear in my memoir, A Long Awakening to Grace, because they helped me get through some tough times. Marvel continues to be…

In my September 3 post, “Joy in the Journey,” I had not as yet seen a Monarch emerge from its chrysalis. Well, now I have. In fact, I watched three in one morning. Pop! Pop! Pop! Watching that transformation take…

The World According to Debra Winegarten One year ago today, “The Debster” as Deb was affectionately called, made her transition. She was one of the most generous persons I have ever met. In 2017, I wrote about the great gift…

Because I do not have typical sources of joy in my life (children building an interesting life, grandchildren to dote on, family living in interesting places to visit, freedom to take off and go wherever I want whenever I want),…

Recently I sat down with two men whose views are different from mine. We are involved with Better Angels, a citizen’s organization formed after the 2016 election. We focus on building a more perfect union, which to us means disagreeing…

Books lay across the dining room table. A friend is downsizing. “Take as many as you want,” she says. I quickly grab Elaine Pagels, Why Religion? A Personal Story and almost as quickly consume it. Remembering Shortly after I graduated…

I didn’t know much about Melinda Gates except that she was married to Bill. He did most of the talking about their foundation during interviews. After seeing her interviewed alone by David Letterman on his Netflix show, I got curious….

A weight lifted I left church this morning with my shoulders straighter and my head held higher. I could feel a weight lifted. I came out … in church. I was REAL about the shame I carry around sex. So…

The Beginning It is 3 pm on July 4.  I plop on the couch for an afternoon nap after a pleasant morning with my daughter and some friends at the annual parade. Friends are due to arrive at 6 to…

Inspiration As a poetry-challenged reader and writer, curiosity gripped me when Gerald Greene, the resident poet in a writing group I attend, said to me, “You writing style is poetry ready.” He suggested that I look through my memoir and…