Daphne Wilder“Afflicted”I wanted to be afflicted. I obsessed over Laura Bridgeman, a deaf-blind girl who was the subject of Child of the Silent Night, a book I…Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
Daphne WilderBlind Date Story #1 and #LastIt was 1999. I had a new business going. I was divorced long enough to be thinking about dating again. And I was cute. The tummy tuck was…Jan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
Daphne WilderDon’t Say Ass ThingsDriving down the highway with my mom one day… The car behind us got up really close and tailgated until he could pass. He looked pissed…Jan 15, 2022Jan 15, 2022
Daphne WilderThe Band-QuitThere were only two streets in Vista View, the subdivision where I grew up. The longer street, Oak Hill, sometimes mistaken for “O’Kill”…Jan 15, 2022Jan 15, 2022
Daphne WilderThe Old Man and the James Avery CrossAn old man walked into the James Avery store in Pearland on Saturday. He approached the lady behind the counter and held out the latest…Jan 15, 2022Jan 15, 2022
Daphne WilderHeave to the West!Growing up just 90 miles from Galveston gave me regular beachly visits. Every summer, we’d rent a beach house with several other families…Dec 15, 20211Dec 15, 20211
Daphne Wilder“It’s all about you”Some years back, I was in my late 40s and going through some wicked dark times — personally, financially, spiritually — lots of ache there…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Daphne WilderMemories of a Christmas TreeLong gone are the days when my daughters and I gathered in the living room to decorate the tree for Christmas. I made every attempt to…Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021
Daphne WilderThe Death of Roe?I listened to the SCOTUS case yesterday morning. Naturally, I have some thoughts. Jackson Women’s Health is arguing on liberty and liberty…Dec 2, 20211Dec 2, 20211
Daphne WilderThe “K”-WordMy mother received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. Actually, in the ‘50’s, when she attended, I believe it was…Nov 23, 2021Nov 23, 2021
