Jogging vs. Running
Written by Myron J. Clifton Mom wanted to jog. She was just turning 30 or so and decided that she wanted to “get in shape” and jogging was all the…
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Goddess Chant
“Often the Mother would sing her Daughter to sleep. One time, when the Mother sang the Daughter’s favorite sleep song…” Read more in “Her Legend Lives in You” available now…
The Birth Date
The Birth Date Written by Myron J. Clifton “Your birthday is not tomorrow. He’s wrong. Trust me, if anyone knows the day you were born it’s me. And we will…
Goddess Mail – A Reader’s Poem
I am sharing with you today a special poem, sent in by a reader. Her poem was for a physics school assignment, yet inspired by reading my latest book “Her…
The Photographer, The Cops, and Mom’s Fried Chicken
Written by M.J.C The flashes were blinding even during the waning daylight of a beautiful Oakland summer day. Flash after flash and we all just stood there gazing, perplexed, and…
The Diary
Written by Myron J. Clifton Mom often wrote in a diary when she had free time from work and kids. She started writing after her divorce, and before and after…
Weightlifting and Zip Codes
Written by M.J.C “I’m not very strong,” mom said. “Ever since I stopped picking up all you boys I’ve gotten weak. I need to get strong again.” Mom was preparing…
Pink Ball With Swirls
Written by M.J.C She was so focused. Her gaze did not waver and her body was motionless. Mom was determined and would not fail. There was noise all around; banging,…
Dear Dean 