In the colorful tapestry of our lives, there are days that bear the weight of superstitions, days that evoke a sense of foreboding, and for me, one such day is Friday the 13th. It’s a date that carries with it a legacy of fears and superstitions for many, […]
What skill would you like to learn? Today, truly permit me to sound like a psychologist. In the ever-evolving journey of life, there are countless skills I’d like to learn. I’ve already learned many. Some useful (i.e. how to tell if soneone is lying) and some not so […]
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Viola Davis once said, “The only picture I have of my childhood is the picture of me in kindergarten.” This quote resonates with me on a profound level because, like Viola, I know what it’s like to lose […]
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As I sit down to reflect on the prompt, “Tell us about a time when you felt out of place,” I can’t help but smile. You see, I believe that feeling out of place can be a […]
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Sigh. As I sat here for eight hours interacting via a screen, I pondered the implications. Picture this: A world without computers. It sounds like the stuff of dystopian novels or the premise of a sci-fi thriller. But […]
It’s been quite a journey since I first embarked on this blog back in 2012. If you haven’t noticed by now, I’ve been quite nostalgic as of late. I’ve also been trying to dig back into my sense of whimsy. As I’ve been noting, from deep dives into […]
I have been quite fortunate to have experienced some great meals, both large and small, as well as cheap to the extravagant. Today, I want to talk to you abstractly about a paryicular culinary experience. In particular, I want to take apart a culinary conundrum that has left […]
Greetings, my whimsical and word-loving friends! Every year, I pick a word to encapsulate what the year will be about. I’ve chosen the words “joy” and “whimsy” in the past. And, those were great words. The thing is that the word “joy” can take many forms. So, I […]
As I sit down to write this, I can’t help but feel a sense of surprise that October is upon us once again. It’s a month that arrives with the rustle of fallen leaves and the crisp embrace of autumn’s chill, carrying with it the promise of change […]
What could you do more of? In the vault of memory’s tender hold,Lies a choice to forget, a story untold.To banish the shadows of pain and woe,And let the heart’s burdens gracefully go. I want to forget. I want to forget all the pain. I want to forget […]
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