What principles define how you live? Ah, principles, those little guiding stars that steer us through the labyrinth of life. They’re like our own personal North Star, always there to help us navigate the great cosmic swirl of existence. So, what are my principles, you ask? Well, if […]
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 […]
Life has a peculiar way of intertwining our most ordinary possessions with the profound moments that shape our existence. For me, that connection is embodied in a simple red Chinese noodle bowl – a vessel of both nostalgia and grief. It’s a symbol of life’s fragility, a stark […]
I felt like a melody today. I was in a poetic state of mind. I woke up knowing that a tempest is brewing. I woke up bothered, more so than usual, by inauthenticity. Here is what is spinning in my mind. In a world of plastic smiles and […]
In the depths of heartbreak’s cruel embrace,I wandered through a shadowed place,Where pain cut deep, like jagged knife,And shattered dreams became my life. Gutted, torn, my soul laid bare,I wondered if I’d find repair,For in that moment’s searing heat,I questioned if I’d still be me. Did the heartbreak […]
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 […]
Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. I used to cook. That sounds like a funny statement to make. I used to cook. What do I do now? I don’t readily cook. I eat out. I order pre-made entrees. But I used to cook. There was […]
What are you doing this evening? If a random person were to ask me how I’m doing tonight, I might have to answer, “I don’t know.” I don’t believe that many of us know how to answer such a question. We are conditioned to answer politely or positively. […]
I love my son. That’s undeniable. I also find him funny and cool. And, his empathy IQ is through the roof. With all that said, he is still a teenage 15 year year old boy. Lots of grunts, eye rolls, and snarky comments are in the air as […]
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? A hummingbird A wagging dog A boy on his first day of school A pat on the shoulder A butterfly trying out its wings A word of kindness on a cold day A hug from a long-lost friend A […]
