Be Kind
Last week was challenging. I could not shake a mood that can only be described as Eeyore-ish and felt trapped. The weather had some influence. On more than one day…
Read moreI recently submitted a piece to Bonbon Break in answer to a call for writing about “Giving.” I considered the season and the very commercialized circus it has become, with…
Read moreThere ARE “Do Overs” in Life
We live in a world that tells us that we should work harder, be better, be stronger; that success, perfection even, is within our reach. We receive messages: “Do it…
Read moreShifting Roles
When I wrote about endings, I was thinking of the next generation, the upcoming one, who are no longer children. About the end of a chapter in their lives, and…
Read moreAnd the Endings Begin
Last night we had our Girl Scout troop’s last Court of Awards and Bridging Ceremony. Four young ladies were “inducted” to the vast group of Adult Girl Scouts. (We have…
Read moreWhen the Journey Is the Goal
As life seems to spiral out of control, I am trying to slow down and enjoy the moments. Too often, we set our sights on a goal: achieving something, going…
Read moreThe Pain of Surviving
I think it is time to address the other “elephant,” the one that has a hold of me that I cannot seem to shake – Guilt. Logic says that I…
Read moreDepression, Loss, Grief
It is curious that these topics keep on showing up: on my Facebook newsfeed, on TV, in the news. I have started writing about this, then abandoned the idea several…
Read moreI’m Back
This title is a little tongue in cheek, but true. Since I know that I have a few people following this, I feel I need to give some explanation as…
Read moreReturn to Real Life
I have been in this place before. Life has been slower, heavier. I have been in a fog. Things necessary to continue living have gone on; a lot has been…
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