My creative nonfiction piece “Fighting the Shadows” was published on the online literary magazine, Sad Girls Club Lit. You can access it here: https://www.sadgirlsclublit.com/post/fighting-the-shadows-pauline-hawkins Also, Michael J. invited me to be on his live-stream show to read the piece and discuss it. You can access the recording here: https://fb.watch/1BjvcSjqS_/
Category Archives: The Moments of Impact
One of many stories
Thursday, March 12: When I woke up Thursday morning, I decided to self-isolate. I woke up with a heaviness in my chest, like someone was sitting on it. I also had a sore throat and a dry cough. I checked my temperature and it was normal. I have not been overseas and have not knowinglyContinue reading “One of many stories”
A book for everyone
I’ve been rereading Uncommon Core in preparation for planning out my next book, and I have to tell you, it’s giving me the feels. I’ve cried through every chapter, remembering the connection I had with my students and the lessons we learned from each other. In some ways, it’s a hard book to market becauseContinue reading “A book for everyone”
Loving Mom
Recently I had an experience that was surreal in its timing and a reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Mid to late July I was anxiously awaiting the illustrations to be done for my book For I Am Yours and enjoying a rare time of fulfillment and joy. The day finally came that LorraineContinue reading “Loving Mom”
Restoring Balance and Empowering Women with Moon Essence
February 10, 2019 All In with Pauline Hawkins Adrienne Irizarry joins me again to talk about a new business she started called Moon Essence. Through her own experiences with vaginal steaming and Chinese medicine, Adrienne’s practice works with women to help restore ease and balance in all stages of life. Adrienne talks about how andContinue reading “Restoring Balance and Empowering Women with Moon Essence”
For I Am Yours: The Story Behind the Story
When my daughter Carol Linn was about four years old, she asked me to tell her a story instead of reading one to her. She loved story time and would beg me to read at least two books a night to her, so when she asked me to tell her a story, I was inContinue reading “For I Am Yours: The Story Behind the Story”
“The Heroin Effect” with Michael Venn
January 6, 2019 All In with Pauline Hawkins Michael Venn is a director and producer who made his writing and directorial debut in 2010 with the short film “Dark Scribbles”, which premiered in the short film corner at the 2010 Festival De Cannes and was an official selection at film festivals across the country. Michael’sContinue reading ““The Heroin Effect” with Michael Venn”
Truth and Consequence
If, like me, you are a sexual assault survivor, you are struggling right now. Dr. Ford’s testimony was more than one woman’s story; it was a testament to what so many women have experienced and hidden for most of their lives. I have similar stories in my life—so many traumatic stories that when the movementContinue reading “Truth and Consequence”
Guest Blogger: Letter to President-elect Trump
For their Critical Thinking final, my students had to write a letter to President-elect Trump or to their generation. CJ’s Letter to President-elect Trump is insightful and unbiased (in my biased opinion?). He eloquently expresses what is at the heart of our fears and hopes with Trump’s election. I think the most beautiful part of thisContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Letter to President-elect Trump”
TED Talk from Sharon Brous: It’s time to reclaim and reinvent religion
Sharon Brous powerful TED Talk is a great part of the global conversation that needs to happen to heal the brokenness in our world. It fits perfectly with my message of optimistic realism. You can watch her video and/or read some of the highlights below. 4 Principles of Religion Wakefulness. Our world is onContinue reading “TED Talk from Sharon Brous: It’s time to reclaim and reinvent religion”
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