PinnedDenise Leigh WatersinThe Mother HeardThe Sounds of SuburbiaGarage doors. Open, close. Open. close.Jan 14Jan 14
Denise Leigh WatersDear AbbyI belong to a lot of Facebook groups. I love social media, I have carefully curated my Instagram feed to give me all the arts and crafts…May 13May 13
Denise Leigh WatersAvailability and the Relationship Loop“If you are standing with other women in a circle and there is a woman standing alone in your circle’s vicinity–the thing to do is notice…Apr 21Apr 21
Denise Leigh Waters“There isn’t even any bread” and other kind greetings.Parenting is not for the weak. Or the non-humorous.Jan 18Jan 18
Denise Leigh WatersCarsStudebaker. Chevy. Ford. Big as a house. Red and green. Matte black. Muscle cars. The sound of gasoline. Chatter, conversation. Sounds of…Jan 14Jan 14
Denise Leigh WatersTwenty two years of sadness and reflection and I woke up today feeling lighter.Twenty two years of memories. Of moments. Of change. Twenty two years of pain and blue skies. Twenty two years of names and faces, flyers…Sep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
Denise Leigh WatersWide Open SpacesWhen someone says the soundtrack of your life, I immediately engage because I believe music is how my soul connects to the world. I feel…Sep 3, 2023Sep 3, 2023
Denise Leigh WatersinThe Mother HeardMy Dad Can’t ReadMy favorite book was called Too Many Lollipops. I had it memorized. I knew which words were on which page. It came out when I was four and…Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
Denise Leigh WatersinThe Mother HeardHurricane WatchMy husband says I’m obsessing.Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023