What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? Of course, as you go through the day to day hustle and bustle in a city such as New York, you have to always worry about what you have on you. I’m serious. You need […]
What are you curious about? Many people say you should try everything (or as many things) once. I say you need to try things twice. So many factors can impact a first try. Thus, you need two times, at least to figure things out. This is the constant […]
How would you describe yourself to someone? During the past year, I have been asked in a number of ways how would I describe myself and how others would describe me. And, almost always, the first word out of my mouth is fair. I’m extremely fair or try […]
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. These are my truths: I love my son unconditionally I try my best to be non-judgmental I don’t give up Insects love my blood Dogs rule I am good at my job Mysteries are good for the mind, body, […]
No shadow in sun But, darkness brings shadows Be prepared for all Rear view mirror knows It guides if listened to Don’t let shadows haunt
What makes a teacher great? I have to admit that I benefitted greatly from wonderful teachers who worked hard, were not paid much, but invested plenty in me. Interestingly, I had more fruitful personal teacher interactions when I went to public school versus when I went off to […]
A long time ago, I was referred to as a cheerleader. A morale booster. A person who brought levity to many situations. I laugh a lot. Sometimes, that makes people feel good. Sometimes, my laughter makes some people paranoid. It’s not like my laugh is maniacal. It’s just […]
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? There will be many out there who will disagree with the advice I’m about to give. But, it’s my lived experience and what I have learned through some very hard lessons. In particular, I’ve […]
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’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 […]