So many deadlines Writing narrative in dreams Grants Manager life #humpdayhaiku Read More

Inability To let her be reveals his Insecurity #humpdayhaiku Read More

Just like that, he’s gone. Though the gaslighting has stopped, Vigilance is smart. #humpdayhaiku Read More

On the heels of Inauguration Day in the United States (2021), I decided to start a weekly (or at least somewhat regular) post that includes the most notable articles I’ve been reading… Read More

On the heels of Inauguration Day in the United States, I decided to start a weekly (or at least somewhat regular) post that includes the most notable articles I’ve been reading as part… Read More

2020 was a tough year, to say the very least. Unprecedented. Uncertain. Unrelenting. We lived through a global pandemic for much of the year while a second pandemic of racial inequity came t… Read More

If you’ve followed me for a while, you may remember my Love Story Haiku, published 3 years ago. Since 2020 has given me some amazing perspective, I decided it was time to update the st… Read More

When distance is love a pandemic Thanksgiving stay home, be grateful #humpdayhaiku #covidhaiku Read More

My new friend Peter, age 9 (almost 10), was inspired by the recent announcement of President-Elect Biden to write this haiku. It is shared with his permission. Thank you, Peter! Keep writing… Read More

Politics aside It’s time to vote out the hate Fire the liar #humpdayhaiku Read More

Scrolling through FacebookYour racism is showingDon’t read the comments #humpdayhaiku #blacklivesmatter Read More

Will you give up spacefor a person of colorto occupy now? #humpdayhaiku #blacklivesmatter Read More

Feelings of despairNavigating through crisisSearching for safety #humpdayhaiku #covidhaiku Read More

Reopen, they sayBut what is our new normal?And at what expense? #humpdayhaiku #covidhaiku Read More

We could all use grace Our experience is ours And no one else’s #humpdayhaiku #covidhaiku Read More

Quarantine with boysStop eating all the damn foodWe need more TP #humpdayhaiku #covidhaiku Read More

Is it Wednesday? I think it might be. All this “stay safe at home” time has made me realize I should be writing more haiku. So here’s a first in a series of #covidhaiku to… Read More

Vote No on 1, Maine It’s not about “big pharma” Let’s protect our kids #humpdayhaiku VOTE NO ON 1 MARCH 3 Read More

Best part of Christmasis putting it all awayback into the bins #humpdayhaiku Read More

Goals, resolutionsWhatever you choose this yearI hope it’s happy #humpdayhaiku Read More

Snow day, stay home daySurprise time to catch your breathTake in the beauty #humpdayhaiku Read More

Basic gun controlStop arguing and do itOur kids deserve it  #humpdayhaiku Because this is a hot button topic and people like to add their opinions on the subject, I am instituting a rul… Read More

Football is full timeBack and forth to the high schoolLove watching them play #humpdayhaiku Read More

Tired of the fearShe took his power awayBy moving forward. #humpdayhaiku Read More

Treating people withdignity goes a long way.So damn sick of hate. #humpdayhaiku Read More

The fears you carry;They are not an excuse fortotal exclusion. #humpdayhaiku Read More

It’s not my job toExplain feminism toA fragile white man #humpdayhaiku#fightbackinhaiku Read More

I am angry. And sometimes when I am angry, I start to write haiku. This series of haiku, which I am calling #FightBackInHaiku, is in honor of all the people posting on social media about &ld&hell…Read More

photo credit: Unicorns Unite There’s a #NonprofitHaiku contest on Twitter, and I can’t seem to stop writing them. I posted 7 last night. There may be more in my future. Prob… Read More

What the world needs isa small bit of empathyand understanding #humpdayhaiku Read More

This week marks five years since I was given the life-changing opportunity to travel with Wateraid America to see their work on the ground in Nicaragua. I blogged about the experience extens… Read More

When you’re not ok, it’s good to sit and feel it. In fact, it’s ok. #humpdayhaiku Read More

New morning mantra Check privilege at the door Proceed with your day #humpdayhaiku Read More

Don't let others makeyou believe you need to be"new." Just be you, Boo.#humpdayhaiku Read More

Down on Christmas day? Smile, you made it through Today's a new day. #humpdayhaiku Read More

The mission of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is to offer immediate and long-term emotional help, hope and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one in mili… Read More

You know what’s scary?Not voting in the midtermsWhile old white men rule #humpdayhaiku #voteblue Read More

It’s not ironicIt’s a coincidence, dudeEnglish can be hard. #humpdayhaiku Read More

Angry feministDon’t like it? Might I suggestsmiling a bit more? #humpdayhaiku Read More

You’re so vain, you prob-ably think this haiku isabout you, don’t you? #humpdayhaiku Read More

No matter how strongthe urge to stop and give upjust keep persisting #humpdayhaiku Read More

Always against meI will not let you break meI am in control #humpdayhaiku Read More

Love without judgmentListen with an open mindJust be fucking kind #humpdayhaiku Read More

Stitches on Mom’s Day Guess the massage has to wait Never a day off #humpdayhaiku How was your Mother’s Day? Read More

You are not broken You have always been enough Be kind to yourself #humpdayhaiku Read More

Squeaky sneaks, hoop dreams The Cinderella madness Reasons to love March #humpdayhaiku Read More

From strangers to friends It all started in a barn Now we squat for hash #humpdayhaiku Read More

Small and flirtatious With a laugh so contagious They called her the minx #humpdayhaiku Read More

Honest to a fault She made no apologies This is 42 #humpdayhaiku Read More

Never did she thinkWonder to realityCounting her blessings #humpdayhaiku Read More

I recently completed the #realitycheckchallenge with MovNat. If you’ve never heard of MovNat or are unfamiliar with natural movement workouts, I highly suggest checking it out. It was… Read More

a stranger for years why did she stay when he was nothing but a shell #humpdayhaiku Read More

toughest year so farbut with pain came immense joynothing but good now. #humpdayhaiku #goodbye2017 Read More

Why do we focus on presents and dinners whenall we need is love? #humpdayhaiku Read More

happy boys, new pup, true love, reset boundariesthankful for it all #humpdayhaiku What are you thankful for? Bonus points for comments in the form of haiku (5-7-5 syllables).   Read More

Halloween dates back to the 8th century when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts during the Celtic festival of Samhain. Celebrated on October 31st, the fe… Read More

This post was inspired and sponsored by Clean Air Moms Action. All thoughts and opinions, as per usual, are my own. My kids missed school on Monday and Tuesday because of a massive wind sto… Read More

She opened the door one year ago, he showed up The rest, theirs to write #humpdayhaiku This is the last haiku in this series. I hope you enjoyed it. Here are the previous haiku in the… Read More

In each other, they would discover what was missed; Felt like teens again. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would&rsquo&hell…Read More

Complicated, but it didn’t matter one bit. They’d figure it out. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would&rsq&hell…Read More

Separate, equal; It was very new to them, and so refreshing. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thought th… Read More

I am finishing up this post as Hurricane Irma is hitting the Caribbean, hoping I don’t have to write another one of these posts. I started it last week as I sat at my laptop working… Read More

Outside distraction didn’t make a difference; Just made them stronger #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would&rsqu&hell…Read More

The high road paid off, quieting the naysayers whose merit was lost. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve th… Read More

I’ve been on vacation in Canada with my two boys all week. It’s been a wonderful vacation and I couldn’t help but notice all the diverse families we’ve come across… Read More

Love that was easy without high expectations; Free to be themselves #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve tho… Read More

Anyone else get the feeling that #45 is going to lead us into WWIII via Twitter at this point? Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing r… Read More

They never looked back. Realizing, for the first time, what they had was real. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would&r&hell…Read More

Another week, another firing. It’s going to be hard to beat Mooch’s mere 10 days on the job. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action… Read More

Have you been following the Twitter lately? Our “president” is getting himself in trouble again, and NPR is apparently starting a revolution. Where do we sign up? Here’s my… Read More

Connected by strength, they’d accept the good, bad and that which was ahead. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would&rsqu&hell…Read More

Healthcare is front and center this week. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to call your senator. While the vote on the TrumpCare bill was delayed, it is by no means dead yet. Here&r&hell…Read More

In return, she shared parts of her own story; and they each understood. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve though… Read More

It’s been a relatively quiet week for #45. Kind of a nice change actually. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing resources and ligh… Read More

He opened up and slowly revealed his story; She would just listen. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thought tha… Read More

Week 21. I think we could all use a drink at this point. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing resources and lighter stuff to keep sane… Read More

I’m taking a break from Hump Day Haiku this week because I’m working on an application deadline and my big annual meeting for work is this Thursday (and I’m planning it!)… Read More

I have alerts on my phone from the AP and Washington Post. It buzzed a lot this week. Week 20. Almost of drinking age. Is it over yet? Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for th… Read More

He kept her smiling with a joke or a quick jab, knowing what to say. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thought t… Read More

Please tell me you are paying attention to what’s happening in our country. We are officially the laughing stock of the world. How long will this last? Here’s my weekly roundup o… Read More

Something was missing. The others; they just didn’t keep her attention. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve… Read More

Are we still doing this? Week 18 and yet #45 isn’t quite acting like an adult yet. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing resources… Read More

She went on with life, adventurous and open, meeting new people. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thought that… Read More

Barely over 100 days, and we just may be nearing the beginning of the end. Week seventeen didn’t treat #45 so well. Not that he had that many good weeks. As Dan Rather aptly put it, &l&hell…Read More

While the others talked they chose discretion, though they tested boundaries. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve… Read More

Week 16 and we’ve now added the head of the FBI to the list of people being fired by #45. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing res… Read More

While they ignored it, others saw what they did not before it was clear. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thoug… Read More

Week 15 and it has been determined that presidenting is hard. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing resources and lighter stuff to keep s… Read More

Despite temptation, the boundaries would remain. They would have to wait. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thou… Read More

Tomorrow is #45’s 100th day. Listen carefully. Here’s my weekly roundup of articles, food for thought, ways to take action, ongoing resources and lighter stuff to keep sane. You… Read More

What were these feelings; And, why, so complicated? This won’t be easy. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve… Read More

We’ve hit lucky week 13. I think this is the first week I’ve had more of the lighter, funnier stuff to share than real (or is it fake?) news. Is it just me, or does this all seem… Read More

Little by little She would let herself give in Cautious, yet open #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve thought that… Read More

Week 12 and I’m not sure what to say. Passover began and our press secretary declared Hitler did not use gas on “his own people” at those “Holocaust centers” an… Read More

Tucked back in her mind, her thoughts and wonder remained. What did it all mean? #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’… Read More

Week 11 and #45 has declared “one of the most successful 13 weeks in the history of the presidency.” Much like healthcare, math is hard. Presidenting seems to be a challenge… Read More

What was the story behind those eyes, and why did they pierce her soul so? #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’ve tho… Read More

Well #45 made it to double digits. But not without an extreme amount of controversy, growing accusations of collusion with Russia, nepotism, insulting and irrational behavior, and general de… Read More

Yet obstacles and consequences were just too much for her to bear. #humpdayhaiku And if you’re following along, here’s are the previous haiku in the story: Who would’v… Read More

Week nine and I’m starting to think the last part of the title of this series needs to be #impeach. Things are getting pretty serious for #45, being investigated by the FBI and Congres… Read More