I’m sure most of us strive for perfection, especially today with so much input at the touch of a finger that, whether we know it or not, is affecting our sense of self. Let’s say we come across a former schoolmate on social media who is sharing their beautiful home. If we feel a sense […]
I used to be one of those people that let drama overtake their life. I lived in constant drama around my family, and I didn’t like it. Looking back, I get that I was surviving not living my life to my highest capabilities. When we look beyond the drama, that’s when life unfolds, where we […]
We’ve all interacted with that person who says whatever they’re thinking (without giving it a second thought.) This is the person who blurts out whatever is on their mind. Some of it’s good. Some of it’s funny. But some of it can be hurtful and harmful. During my lifetime, I have encountered many […]
With the new year upon us, there’s often a feeling to start fresh and create a new chapter in our lives. One way to start with a clean slate is to clean the slate. When we purge the old, it makes room for the new. Sure, I’m referring to the stuff around us that blocks […]
It’s been challenging coming up with positive ideas to write about since dealing with a mighty shoulder issue. I don’t like to dwell on such things, but it’s my reality now. And we all know that what we don’t want to address will mail itself to our consciousness, and then we have no choice but […]
I often get ideas for these blogs in the middle of the night. When I wake up, the idea comes to me, and I grab my phone to record my voice in the Notes app. Thank goodness I remembered what it was about because this is what I found when I woke several hours […]
The career we get paid for is what people see us as. Typing that sentence seemed strange, but we all know it’s true. Even in retirement, people still form opinions of someone based on how they earned a living as adults. Take Joe, a retired policeman. People still treat Joe like a police officer. But […]
My now-husband took this photo of me in 2013 at Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park (beautiful waterfalls.) At that time, I was in hiding, terribly so. My hair was red. I wanted a change. I knew I needed to save myself, but I didn’t know how. I was born blonde. That […]
We’re all given the same opportunities to learn, grow, evolve and be educated (I’m not referring to college. You can learn at a library for free.) What it comes down to is desire. It’s much easier to sit around chatting with your pals or family and getting all your knowledge from them. Who wants to […]
The Kramer character on Seinfeld is hysterical when he blurts out whatever is on his mind. We laugh at his honesty because it doesn’t seem to come from a place of judgment but a place of love. Seriously, the next time you see Cosmo Kramer do his shick on Seinfeld, see if the character is […]