I was given a book poems for Christmas, 100 Poems That Matter. It’s a lovely book, made even more special because it was a gift from a dear friend, one…
We have waltzed through 2023. It’s mostly been smooth. The rest of the world may seem to have thrown itself into a frantic Rave, but we’ve managed to glide through…
Outside my window there’s a little girl laughing with her grandma in the yard next door. There’s the splash of water from the wading pool, and shouts of, “Watch me!”…
Wonder His childhood was happy, until it wasn’t. Death called too close to home. Unwanted family estrangement trailed close behind. Alone in a place where even the language plotted…
To Retail Workers in December Even though I’ve never worked retail I know your job isn’t easy. Your hours are crazy, you’re on your feet all day, and a…
It’s been two months since the grand opening of eliseskidmore.com, and what a whirlwind it’s been! In that time, I’ve written more than a dozen blog posts, sharing stories, poems,…
