Author Archives: Sharon

About Sharon

Like anyone who lives long enough, I have experienced great loss and survived. I am convinced that my survival depends on my own participation in creating the reality I am living in, and I am determined to be a thoughtful and active participant/creator. These writings are my way of documenting that creation. As the song goes, "I will survive!" I chose the title Staying Vertical because I find that surviving isn't just staying on my feet physically. Keeping my thoughts and emotions on the vertical plane keeps me alive and moving forward. Thanks for joining me!

Abide With Me

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Sharon

Fatima. I should have visited when I was in my 30s or 40s. Unfortunately, cynicism is one of the by-products of age and experience. I watched a woman of about 40 circumnavigating the Shrine of the Apparition on her knees … Continue reading →

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On My Way to The Way

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Sharon

19 June 2019 Notes from a train somewhere in Iowa. I boarded the California Zephyr to Chicago yesterday evening in Denver. In Chicago, I will transfer to the Capitol Limited to Washington DC. A few days in the DC suburbs … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Sharon

For years I’ve been referring to myself as a “Writer, Wanderer, Crone, and Snappy Dresser.” It’s on my calling cards and my LinkedIn Profile, as well as a tag line on my bio. And for almost as many years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Day Off!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Sharon

It was a chilly (31ยบ) but beautiful morning here on the West Thumb, and I enjoyed staying in bed until just after 0630. I lifted my head from the pillow at 0430 to see the rim of the caldera highlighted … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning in Parker

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Sharon

I’m on my second cup of coffee, just finished my second day-old scone with strawberry preserves from The Brown Palace, and we have Toy Story on the telly. Rosie and I are communicating in sentences; and she has a flair … Continue reading →

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Wolves

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sharon

It’s been a tough few days. Another school shooting with 17 dead and revelation that a foreign power has interfered in our democracy and created chaos in our elections. Depressing and awful news. The kind of thing that gets me … Continue reading →

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Dusk

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Sharon

There’s a pretty sounding word  Dusk  Dusky  And it’s a pretty time of day. The colors  and the way the light is dispersed across the top of the lake I can see the lake for the longest time After all … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Call Them Grand for Nothing

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sharon

I drove down to Jackson WY, today. It was my first day out of the park since late May. I picked a beautiful day to do it. A still and cloudless day that showed off the best features of the … Continue reading →

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Following the Wildflowers

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Sharon

It was a little frosty this morning. That’s a good thing. That means I can take that first walk with the dogs without breaking out the DEET. The mosquitos have been ferocious, especially in the evening when I want to … Continue reading →

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Whew!

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Sharon

It’s been nearly a month, since I last wrote. It’s been a busy month. In between, I met my crew for 2017; we trained; we cleaned; we set up shop; and we opened for the summer, amid frequent power outages … Continue reading →

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