There’s a certain art form to receiving random texts that say everything and nothing all at once. You know, those delightful little nuggets like “nothing’s going on” or “everything’s a mess” with absolutely zero context. No explanation. Just… life served up on a platter with a side of […]
Describe your life in an alternate universe. In the whispers of time, I trace your name, A friendship not yet born, a flickering flame. I wish I’d known you in days long gone, Before life’s wear and tear, before the dawn. I wish I still knew the child […]
Nora Ephron’s wisdom resonates deeply: “Gather friends and feed them, laugh in the face of calamity, and cut out all the things—people, jobs—that no longer serve you.” I’ve learned the art of laughter, a balm for the soul, bringing levity to life’s inevitable chaos. A hearty laugh, the […]
Who are your favorite people to be around? In the grand theatre of life, I’ve discovered that my favorite co-stars are those who bring a dash of mischief, a dollop of goodness, and a hearty belly laugh to the stage. It’s like assembling a diverse ensemble of characters, […]
In life’s unpredictable journey, there are moments when my back has been firmly pressed against the wall, playing the role of protector whether it was acknowledged or not. Yet, amid these challenges, I can’t help but reflect on the immense gratitude I feel for my ride or die […]
I loved Wham! I loved George Michael. But, I didn’t really know much about Andrew Ridgely. I hadn’t focused on him during my Wham! fandom phase. Actually, that phase has yet to end. On a whim, I decided to watch the Wham! documentary on Netflix, and I was […]
What quality do you value most in a friend? Over the last three years, I have come to really understand a true “ride or die” friendship. A friend who listens and cries with you. A friend who doesn’t judge. A friend that will drop everything to be there […]
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. Family has been there for me. My mother was a primary force in my life. I still grieve her passing. I wouldn’t be me without her. And, my son wouldn’t be him without her. A prime example […]
While stressful because of a variety of reasons, today was also a luxury. I actually managed to send out text and email messages to people I haven’t been in touch with either in a while or consistently. I didn’t focus on work emails. I focused on people in […]
Have you heard of ride or die friends? Those friends who will be there with you to the end. When you have such people in your life, even if its just one person, you are rich and blessed. Last year around this time I sent an early morning […]
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