‘Tis the season for jolly, affirming words which put us in a holiday spirit. We went through what seemed a rather random year that was quite contradictory with itself. But I will leave that type of musing for another day. The point is we are supposed to be […]
As some of you may know by now, I pick a word for the year every year. It’s meant to be motivational. It’s meant to be aspirational. It’s meant to keep me focus. As I’ve noted previously when I first picked the word “joy” it actually seemed to […]
I love dogs. Such cuddly and furry creatures deserve love and being spoiled- up to a point. I take all sorts of random Buzzfeed and other quizzes about what type of dog I am. I often get pegged as a boxer. Makes sense in the name of breed […]
Throughout the course of life we take a lot of hits. Sadly, even from birth life can be tough and battering. It can feel as if we’re in a rickety lifeboat being battered about in a big storm. One storm after another. Yet, one can survive them for […]
I don’t know how to try. Actually, I try all the time. Apparently, however, I shouldn’t note that in some of my conversations and answers to questions of how I have reached my level of success. I don’t try. I do. I get things done. I accomplish what […]
I often tell people give me a microphone and I’m a total diva. Afterwards, I crawl into a sofa or into a corner and wish the world away. That’s an extroverted introvert for you. But I have majorly digressed as this is not at all what I had […]
Look, let’s be real. There are some people who are just there in your life, orbit, or space. They are perfectly fine to be around. Small talk. Watercooler talk. Top of the morning to ya talk. They are totally ok. Moving on from them. We then have a […]
Ups and downs The world is sideways Mind aches Feverish tongue Super salty tears Words jumbled Words mumbled Words unheard Words unspoken Brittle bones Brittle nails Bitter tastes Fuzzy sight Fuzzy recollections Anger Sorrow Guilt Brashness Hunger
I had a series of very odd dreams last night. It was almost like mini flashbacks interspersed with magical realism. I can’t really explain it. Except there were some moments that flashed of where there had been conflict that was washed away in the rain or a soaking […]
Our pets are our family members. Plain and simple. Today, I just have a small bit to share. Our family turtle, whose nane was squirtle (as so named by my son), passed away. He traveled cross-country with us from Los Angeles to New York. He loved the car […]