Category: Culture

The monster among us

I’m a big fan of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I have not re-watched it in a while but there are lines and scenes seared within my brain. There are also take-home messages that fit many of life’s situations. One such message is that there are […]

Find your joy points

Connecting points and joints We’re all supposedly intertwined But if true, pain would be more acute Tolerance perhaps, more enhanced Intertwined with flashpoints We would all be re-alligned Yet, were are maligned and left mute We have been left in a trance To which we should cast ourselves […]

Here’s a to-don’t list

Don’t forget to be humble Don’t talk over others Don’t be too proud to ask for help Don’t blindside people Don’t just stand in your shoes Don’t take yourself for granted Don’t forget to say thank you Don’t create chaos for fun and chuckles Don’t forget to give […]

Who gossips to you, gossips about you

Here’s a short and sweet (actually more like prune juice) bit of advice for consideration: ignore gossip! Here’s the thing. Those who gossip to you, gossip about you. Plain and simple. Gossip is currency and hardly anyone gives anything away for free. Gossipers are gnats. They are moving […]