She opened the refrigerator, letting the door rock back. She took a sip of water as the smell of cigarettes knocked her back. His cigarettes. She closed the refrigerator to only find that he wasn’t there. Of course, he wasn’t. He hadn’t been for over a decade. But […]
I have been doing this intermittent fasting thing the last six weeks or so. Actually, I have been doing it on and off for the last ten years. It seems that now a whole bunch of people are catching on to it. I’d like to note I did […]
I, like countless others, take 1000s of photographs with my phone. I also have three very nice cameras and long lens to take on my excursions. One can say I love photography and taking photos. I love capturing normal moments. Odd moments. Interesting signs. Food. I love remembering. […]
Nostalgia is burning right through me Embers in my eyes Giving a fiery, hot glow to the past Making a warm toast seem like a flaming cherry jubilee Nostalgia has got a hold on me Tighter than a straight-jacket Booming loudly through my eardrums My heartbeat racing stronger, […]
A decade ago I was quite fortunate to have met a great, smart man. A great visionary leader. He was a bit of a mentor to me and I strove to learn as much as possible from him. In a way, I became the passionate advocate that I […]
As my life takes on new adventures this week, I have been feeling a bit nostalgic. I have been looking back a bit as I have been moving forward. I can excitedly share that I started a non-profit that will help serve foster youth and the group […]
Ok. Let me get one thing out there. Supposedly this piece here will be about the latest Spielberg movie called Ready Player One. However, I have to first declare outright my love of Easter. Ever since I was a little girl, I enjoyed it immensely. Now that […]
Since the beginning of time there have existed many questions which have vexxed humankind. For example, which came first: the chicken or the egg? Who stole the cookies from the cookie Jar? Well, in my house, I can easily tell you who. But I digress. Why does hair […]
She looked at her image in the mirror. She was wearing her Sunday best. She loved wearing her bonnet. Her makeup was flawless. She was happy, sad and calm. Amazing how one can experience so many emotions at one time. She was ready to go to […]
She had been a wanderer for most of her life. She went in and out of people’s lives without much thought or care. She didn’t feel wedded to any one place in particular. It was exciting yet felt like nothing. Sometimes, it felt like her life was […]
