Entries by Sandra Marinella

Pretzel

Pretzel by Jan Adrian I don’t know if Pretzel rescued me or if I rescued Pretzel.  After breaking up with my partner in the beginning of a pandemic, I was suddenly alone.  As a cat lover, I had cats most of my life, but had not replaced the last two who died 7 years ago. I […]

Breathe

Breathe By Violet Mitchell-Enos Ooh ooh child, things are going to get easier, Ooh ooh Child things are going to get brighter. Tears rolled down my face. We had just finished our yoga session–savasana.  Sally, our yoga teacher, said the song just came to her; for me, it was the perfect 70’s song at the […]

My Mantra – You Can! You Can!

It is shortly after 5 am on Saturday. I know this because the woodpecker who is entranced with the eaves near my bed has started to drill his song. When I pound on the wall, he thinks it is a game, and imitates my pattern. I give up and get up. Saturday mornings. For years […]