A Woman's Look at Life in Poetry & Prose

Life, love, and laughter are essential for joyous living!  Back in the fall of 2001, shortly after our National sorrow over 9-11, I wrote an article expressing my desire to connect, console, and inspire our families through the stories of their elders.  I have always been a story teller sharing the vision of the past with the determination for our future.  I hope that you enjoy my thoughts and ideas as presented here on this site.  And, I hope that you will become inspired to share your own stories with your family and the world!

Below you will see how we've organized my writing.  Looking Outward covers the things that I have watched unfold in the world and my response to them.  Looking Inward gives you a peek into my own inner workings.  Looking Up connects me with God and the Universe.  And, Looking at Family has given me great joy, wisdom, and inspiration to BE more of me in relation to all of them!  Enjoy!

Dear reader, I am thanking you in advance for your patience as you may notice that my voice is weaker than it was in my earlier years.  This is due to the fact that I am dealing with numerous ailments including cancer.  I may reach for a word from time to time and that is mainly because I want to share my thoughts that have given my life great joy.  Please join me in enjoying the message with empathy for the messenger!  ~ Love, Barbara Jack