I’m a curly-haired woman who loves fairytale fantasy, long walks along the water, communing silently with babies and animals, and reading for hours in a deep plush chair while sipping Tropical Green tea.
I dislike vapid vain chatter; inconsiderate drivers who turn without blinking; wayward souls who act as if they run the world; grocery carts with broken wheels; men who pinch women’s rears (yes, still!); unanswered e-mails; unplucked eyebrows; arguments; orange vests; and fruit drinks.
My heart soars with the soft, whisper-filled kisses of little ones; a sun salutation on a Hawaiian beach; a spontaneous loud laugh 
from a coworker; a handful of M&M’s, particularly the green or blue ones; a sudden embrace from my irreplaceable guy.
The sounds I most enjoy: the swish of pens on paper (and the clack of a laptop) during one of my creative writing classes; the pounding surf on the New Jersey seashore; the beat of a Beatles tune; the bark of Henry, the dog, as he sits in front of his cookie jar,; the beginning melody of The Nutcracker Suite ballet; the soft plop of an omelet-filled plate placed in front of me at a sunny San Francisco corner café; the ‘hello Pammy’ call from my effervescent magnetic mom.
Life is worthwhile because of soft classical music on a cold Sunday morning; two-hour conversations with a long-time friend; a tall diffident son who stares deeply into my eyes and says, ‘Love you, Mom’; a 2-year-old grandchild who sits quietly, attentively on my lap while listening to Good Night Moon; a foggy afternoon writing stories about people I’ve never met; a man who runs out to buy my special Earl Gray tea latte, non-fat milk with foam at 6:15 in the morning; a beautiful daughter who wears her heart on every sleeve and her love in her morning glory eyes.
That’s who I am.
This piece was like a warm bath for my soul and made me think about all those wonderful moments and people that and love and appreciate. Thank you Pam!
By: Diane on August 10, 2012
at 1:33 pm
“A warm bath for the soul” – wow, I love that. Can I use it sometime? :+0 Thanks so much. I think we should all bathe our souls more often.
By: roughwighting1 on August 10, 2012
at 1:59 pm
That was another excellent post today. Thanks so much for sharing. Keep up the fantastic job.
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By: Writing Jobs on August 10, 2012
at 2:32 pm
Much thanks for the encouragement and compliment.
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:13 am
Pam, I don’t know you, but I know what serenity is, and you seem to have a soul full of it. Thanks for a beautiful post.
By: Susan Brody on August 10, 2012
at 2:42 pm
Thank YOU. I’m working on the serenity – it’s a peaceful, joyful place to be!
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:14 am
I’m simply a woman with a passion for “Keeping Spirits Alive” by teaching and inspiring daughters to keep their mothers’ spirits alive. Pam, your story in my book was so filled with your mother’s spirit that I practically think I know her! Loved this post.
By: thestorywoman on August 10, 2012
at 3:11 pm
Yes, your passion has encouraged many a writer. Having my mom/daughter story in your book is one of the high points of my writing career so far.
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:16 am
Aw, now I’m all mushy and need a hug from my main man. Thanks for poetry from the heart.
By: Joan Leacott on August 10, 2012
at 5:41 pm
ohhh, I love that – poetry from the heart. Bet your man appreciates your special type of poetry. Thanks so much for visiting my blog.
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:17 am
Wonderful! Vapid – good word
- Leslie
By: lesliedoyle@sbcglobal.net on August 10, 2012
at 5:58 pm
Thanks! And fortunately none of our co-friends/colleagues are vapid in any sense of the word.
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:12 am
Lovely.
I am the same things as you . . . with straight hair.
Off topic, but is the photo at the top of your blog San Francisco bay?
By: robincoyle on August 10, 2012
at 10:20 pm
I love that we are soul e-friends! (And I’ve ALWAYS wanted straight hair.)
Yes, I took the photo – it’s Richardson Bay, which connects at the left with S.F. Bay.
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 12:11 am
<3
By: Barbara Creamer on August 11, 2012
at 6:03 am
Ahhh, a heart! I had to squint my eyes until I saw the shape. Much like life, huh? Sometimes we look too hard, when we should let things blur around us to see the full spirit. xo
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 10:44 pm
Just reading your post made me feel calmer. I am fire and emotion wrapped up in air and magic. I’m always looking for places to ground myself, and today your post provided me a landing spot. Thanks!
By: Lara Schiffbauer on August 11, 2012
at 5:07 pm
I feel like I’m more water and magic (I’m a Pisces) but I’ve been called ‘airy,’ so I’m thrilled I could help ground you. Thank you for the compliment!
BTW, I love the Franklin quote on your blog. :+)
By: roughwighting1 on August 11, 2012
at 10:43 pm
That was beautiful! I’m keeping this as a reminder of my wonderful friend Pam and also to remember to be grateful for all the good things just an ordinary day can hold. Love it.
Anna Marie
By: Anna Marie on August 12, 2012
at 1:44 pm
Thank goodness for ordinary days and extraordinary friends and writers like you!!
By: roughwighting1 on August 12, 2012
at 4:55 pm
I have nominated you for an award please pop by http://paulaacton.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/so-its-sunday/ and collect it when you get chance
By: paulaacton on August 12, 2012
at 9:08 pm
THANK YOU!! Now, when I figure out how to put the Award on my blog, and then spend time like you did to share it around, I’ll be a happy woman.
By: roughwighting1 on August 14, 2012
at 1:47 am
A wonderful description beautifully written.
By: Kerry Dwyer on August 13, 2012
at 2:25 pm
Thank you ! It’s fun (if a bit solipsistic) describing ourselves, isn’t it? :+0
By: roughwighting1 on August 14, 2012
at 1:50 am
Difficult I think.
By: Kerry Dwyer on August 14, 2012
at 7:03 am
Pam, such beautiful, rich descriptions! I love reading your posts. Would your husband mind running out and picking me up a cappuccino? I could use one right about now…
By: soonie2 on August 14, 2012
at 1:41 am
If he lived in your neck of the woods, I’m sure he would !! :+)
By: roughwighting1 on August 14, 2012
at 1:51 am
Aw, you are my soul mate, Pam! Your post just brightened up my day (uh, I mean, night). It the little things like this that make life wonderful.
P.S.: I love Good Night Moon.
By: Writerlious on August 14, 2012
at 2:43 am
I bet you love how the moon brightens up a night too, just as I do. Moon sisters. Thank you SO much for commenting.
By: roughwighting1 on August 14, 2012
at 3:07 pm
Being a fellow Pisces, I was able to bask in the beauty of your words and know exactly how you feel, as I have often felt as you do. Thanks for sharing your poetry in motion.
By: mywithershins on August 17, 2012
at 10:33 pm
Thank YOU for joining me in our writing journey, discovering other like-minded souls. Wonderful.
By: roughwighting on August 18, 2012
at 1:39 am
Hi there a mutual follower (if that’s such a expression) said that he recommended my book cover blog – http://humblenations.com/ to you – just thought I would drop you a quick note to say hi. HI!
By: humblenations on August 29, 2012
at 2:01 pm
Yes, let’s connect – I e-mailed you so the journey has begun.
By: roughwighting on August 30, 2012
at 12:49 am
You emailed me? Strange … I didn’t get any email – try humblenations@gmail.com
By: humblenations on August 30, 2012
at 9:08 am
Hmmm, sent it yesterday, and it didn’t bounce back. Just tried again. Do you need to unspam me? pam.wight@colettawight.net. (Or is that ‘unpam’ me?) :+0
By: roughwighting on August 30, 2012
at 1:41 pm
Just emailing you now.
By: humblenations on August 30, 2012
at 1:44 pm
Sweet, warm, thanks for sharing:-) I am…hmmm, depends when you ask me and what I’m doing at the time on one level but more deeply, I’m a soul on a journey home through the adventure of life.
By: harulawordsthatserve on August 29, 2012
at 4:07 pm
Ohhh, I really like that explanation: “a soul on a journey home through the adventure of life.” EXACTLY!
By: roughwighting on August 30, 2012
at 12:49 am