I’m not in isolation. Not in quarantine. However, I’m also not hanging out at the park. I’m hopeful that in these coming months there will be some improvements to life. Self-improvements as well. I think many are considering what they can do during an extended period of time […]
Your tears and fears filled the air turning the gears Your near miss, was a constant hiss Before it all, the road was set up for a fall Your quiet demise was a hectic surprise A dark cloud egging one to be proud Your tragedy was a dramedy […]
If we were to believe television, we should expect to get closure for all the things that have come to end in our lives. I suppose, more specifically, those things that ended unexpectedly that have left us a bit dumbfounded. However, despite everything television tells us, I’m not […]
When you are caught in the middle of a difficult situation you may wonder how to push forward. You may think about what you can do to persevere. You might try to imagine your future self- the one who made it through. You may also take a few […]
At the moment, I write with a tired mind. I’m exhausted. I feel defeated. I feel determined. I basically find myself in a blender of emotions. The taste is partly sour and bitter, and a lot of saltiness. Why? Why not? The world is in chaos. Those of […]
I sometimes look into the darkness To see what tragedy I might catch I stare trying to make out a form But all I catch are scurrying rats I go in and out of the darkness Sometimes seeing my reflection I follow the flickering orange lights That shield […]
A while ago I pondered what was worse: a dentist visit, ob-gyn visit, or an MRI. Many opined noting that they considered the dentist was worse. Way worse. I can under I mean no disrespect to dentists. I know many and most are very nice people. Just like […]
The past year there’s been a few television scenes that have been seared into my brain. Several of them have been scenes of women stifling a scream or two by biting themselves and/or burying their faces into a pillow. The Netflix show called Spinning Out featured a main […]
There are a lot of not very nice people out there. Gasp. Shocking, I am sure. And, these not very nice people often feel that they can be so because other people will feel obligated to be the bigger person. As a parent you advise your child to […]
Try to feel in the moment. Don’t just go through the motions. It’s so important to connect with your space. Your air. Your mind. I have repeatedly noted that I love jumping in puddles during a rainstorm. I find that to be one of the most fun things […]