Joy in the Morning – A Valentine to Myself

by JRobin WhitleyAging, Being, Lesbian, LGBTQIA+, LovePosted on 2 Comments

“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.” ~Mary Oliver I rise early on this rainy morning, excited about the book I’m editing, excited about the essay I’m writing. There is joy in the morning. This often happens for me as a morning person. Classical piano …

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Reclaiming Love on Valentine’s Day

by JRobin WhitleyLGBTQIA+, LovePosted on No Comments

Tomorrow is the day we all hope to celebrate love. Valentine’s Day for the divorcee, however, turns into another “bah-humbug”. I’ve heard grumbling that the holiday is probably one developed by Hallmark in order to sell more gifts. In truth, the celebration day of Saint Valentine is older than any U.S. trademark. Celebrated since 496, …

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