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Dark Skies: The Story and Song for the Weary Advocate

Posted by Elisa | Aug 30, 2014 | Art of Advocacy, Stuff of the Heart |

This story is not uncommon in the world of advocacy. Nor in the world of anything, where time...

United Mothers: Childbirth Hurts Like Heck (But The Baby is Bliss)

Posted by Elisa | Aug 29, 2014 | Busy Moms, Children-in-Need, Create Awareness, Global Health, Ways to Make a Difference, Women's Empowerment |

I Hate Childbirth, But There Is That Bliss After my first darling was born, I think I went into a form of emotional shock. I was convinced I would have to have years of therapy before I could ever have another child....

Wormwood and Other Short Stories: Flash! Friday Fiction

Posted by Elisa | Aug 25, 2014 | Stuff of the Heart |

An Aspiring Writer As you might have noticed, I have plunged back into writing fiction. Although essays seem to be more applicable in expressing what I care about, my heart is twined with fiction. Not only do I love to read...

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and My Flawed Principle

Posted by Elisa | Aug 23, 2014 | Create Awareness, Stuff of the Heart, United States, Ways to Make a Difference |

Nominated for the Epidemic I began seeing signs of this epidemic a few weeks ago. It was spreading. I was cringing. It looked painful. Uncomfortable. And, truth be told, it also looked gimmicky, mainstream, and sportsy. I like...