Nonfiction
The Soul of New Orleans
Long before Hurricane Katrina, I heard of New Orleans. I wanted to visit, not really knowing why, but was drawn by the reports of music, and an anticipated, yet-unnamed feeling I thought I might find in the southern city. When my sister asked me to accompany her to a conference in MSY, it did not […]
The End or the Beginning?
Today is the beginning of the end and the beginning of the beginning. Growing old has its perks. Grandchildren, for example. 55-plus deals on meals. Bank accounts without service charges. Seniors discounts. Canada Pension Payments. I was enjoying all of these benefits, without too much philosophical thought as to their purpose and intent. Then the […]
Stability on Shifting Sands
Sometimes my thoughts seem like rocks: lifeless, colourless, and useless. At times, I am not happy with the rocks on my pathway. But as I pick up the stones and view them with my writing, closely or from a distance, their beauty and distinctiveness talk to my inner being, thus solidifying my foundational core as […]
The Glue of Family
An honest reflection on the joys and tensions of family relationships and the glue that sticks family together. www.marilynnewbury.com
The Upside of Dying
Remember playing outside all day, until the streetlights flashed on at nightfall?
Such a Klutz
I had to act quickly. I had to do something or my already throbbing forehead would soon be in a lot more pain. He was standing behind me, getting things ready. My mother was standing in front of me, looking nonchalant and chatting away. Unfortunately, she was used to this. But I would never get […]