Goddess: a woman who after six or so decades arrives clear of bitterness and weathered in the best possible way. She offers no justification or qualification. She answers without deliberation or consultation and is comfortable and secure in who she is. I find hope in her story. I see strength in her battles and admire the depth of her compassion. On occasion I catch a glimpse of the Goddess I’m becoming and find reassurance I’m moving in the right direction. Glimpsing Goddess