What countries do you want to visit? This year was supposed to be a grand adventure. I had grand plans of hitting my 7th continent. I had grand plans of finally making it to Iceland and Malta. Instead, I’ve been busy going to several medical appointments each week. […]
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? I’m not a hoarder. However, I readily admit that I have some clothes, shoes, and handbags that I’ve had for decades. I suppose I’m lucky, in a sense, that those items not only have lasted so long […]
Describe one of your favorite moments. Even in the dark times, there are bright moments. And in the brightly lit moments, there are brilliant moments. You just have to be aware enough to capture them. You also have to pocket those moments into your memory bank so that […]
What notable things happened today? To be notable is to stand out. Days that blend into each other often offer little that is notable. It could be that what was notable was that you got up from your chair at least ten times. As I look back on […]
This year has not been kind. It’s been one challenge, devastation, or roadblock after another. People widely remark on my strength. And, that I do have. However, everything takes a toll eventually. Unrelenting Unbelievable Unbearable Unfortunate Uneasy Unkind Uncertain Unmoored Untethered Unappealing But hopefully unbreakable
It seems that everywhere I turn, I’m confronting a lie. Misinformation. Masking of reality. Some people talk real fast to push through what is not true. Some spin a hundred and one stories to keep you from digging deeper. Let me tell you something. Just straightforward. We are […]
I thought I had the words. Thought I had the stamina. But my energy is low. My mind is blank. Yet, it is racing. Thoughts are flowing. But the thoughts might as well have wings. My eyes are drooping. My fingers are not nimble. Yet, I really had […]
I’m dying of thirst. Super dry. chapped lips. Thirsty. Drinking my saliva. Wishing for a cold drink. Looking all over feeling like I’m trapped in a desert. My tongue seeks a drop of moisture. My skin is cracking. Thirsty. Very thirsty. Yet no matter how thirsty, never drink […]
What are the most important things needed to live a good life? It hasn’t been a great year. And, that is an understatement. Yes, one needs love and hugs for a good life. A sense of purpose is extremely important to guide one in life to reach that […]
Who do you spend the most time with? I wish the person I spent the most time with was my son. Sadly, that is not the case. I do spend a lot of time with my dog. That is immensely fun and soothing. And, when he’s going crazy […]
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