Author: JB Polk
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The Art Of Doing Nothing
I was probably 15 when I first heard the saying “time is money,” and not much older when “multitasking” entered my vocabulary. “If you want to succeed in life, you must learn skills and become independent,” I was always told. From an early age, my parents encouraged me to keep busy: if not at school,…
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Until I Walk In Your Shoes, Or Be Careful What You Wish For
Monica was a member of my writers’ group in Dublin—a woman in her forties, robust yet graceful, with auburn hair, a ready smile, and quick wit. Married to George, she was a stay-at-home mom to three teenagers. We bonded over our shared interests: poetry, crafts, and dogs. Every Saturday, right after the writers’ group meeting,…
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A Tribute To My Sister
When sibling rivalry comes up in conversation, I can’t help but raise an eyebrow because I’m completely in the dark about what it actually means. Sibling squabbles? Absolutely not! Why on earth would I compete with my sister? She’s the shining star in this sister-sister duo, deserving every ounce of praise I heap on her.…