Tag Archives: life

Change, a New Novel, an Author Talk, & Free Audiobooks

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mary Rowen

It’s September, and like every month since March 2020, things don’t feel normal or safe. COVID-19 rages; police continue to brutalize Black and Brown people; far too little is being done to combat climate change. In 2016, the majority of … Continue reading →

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Two Oars Cutting the Water

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mary Rowen

Originally posted on tin hats:
(Dedicated to Teresa and Marshall.) I have never loved until now.  For years the word scarcely escaped my lips.  Women would wait and still they waited until I was no more.  In my family I…

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The Karma of Found Art

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Original paintings are treasures to me. I don’t care about their financial “value.” What I love is staring at them for moments or hours, appreciating the effort and dedication of the artist. After all, each brushstroke was done deliberately, by … Continue reading →

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Catching a Breath

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The rain and thunderstorms this morning cooled things off, both literally and figuratively, and the breeze coming through the windows smells just a little like the ocean. If you follow this blog, you may be aware that my life has … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale Part 1: Selling Off the Memories

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Just a short post today, as I get ready to help my mom prepare for her giant yard sale tomorrow. Thankfully, Mom is in good health and is downsizing from the three-bedroom home where my brothers and I grew up … Continue reading →

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Dog and Cat are (slowly becoming) Friends

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Last month, I posted about losing our sweet cat, Jack, to cancer, just weeks after we’d adopted a new kitty named Sherlock to be his pal. Suffice to say, it was a sad and confusing time for all members of … Continue reading →

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#InternationalWomensDay–a Post in Honor of my Mother & Grandmother

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’d like to celebrate two special women in my life: my mom, Joanne, and my maternal grandmother, Mary. My mother discovered she was pregnant with me the day of Mary’s wake. Hence, I was given her name, and believe … Continue reading →

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