Goodbye 2025! This year is another year gone by in the blink of an eye. Where did the time go? Is it just because we are getting older that time seems to fly past, or is it that time itself is speeding up? Usually, at this time of the year I review the year and…
Category: Life
The “All Seeing” Phone (Number)
“Just enter your phone number.” That’s all it takes to get the grocery discount, the rewards at the hardware store, or the new social media account. 10 digits later, your transaction is finished to your satisfaction. Maybe you even have a smile at the size of the savings. However, nobody questions handing over their phone…
Depression, Weather and the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. Yes, the holidays are upon us. But so are the dark days of fall and winter. And both of those are triggers for depression and suicide in many individuals. The state of society as a whole is not conducive to happy living at the moment. Many are financially strapped…
Be The Positive in a Negative World
It’s so easy for us to see all the negative things in life. Social media is full of it. Negative people! Our news sources are full of bad news. Worries. Tragedies. All of these are so easy to find. But there is good out there too. It’s just not being pushed on us like all…
Priorities and Inequality
Money is on everyone’s mind these days. Whether you have it, need it, or are trying hard to protect yours, financial stress is attacking everyone. But what grows more obvious is the inequality among people and the varied priorities. When you have money, it’s easy to spend. It is also easy to consider non-essential things…
My Heart Exploded Today
Maybe exploded is a bit dramatic, but it should tell you how I actually felt. Today was a day that I needed, and I think one that so many of us need as well. The day started out simple. When I woke, my husband already had breakfast on the table. I enjoyed scrambled eggs with…
Your Neighbor is Not The Enemy
If we have learned anything in the last few years, it seems to be to hate your neighbor as if they were an enemy. We are being slowly and methodically divided against each other. Yet so many people can’t seem to see that your neighbor is not the enemy. It wasn’t that long ago that…
Spud, The Unexpected Blessing
If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed my near-absence lately. For multiple reasons, I’m just not spending as much screen time as I had been. It’s been a while since I posted anything really personal, but today, I think I want to share with you my latest love. Last year, we…
Governor’s Orders
There was fear in his eyes as I stood before him. It was a shame really. I didn’t want to do this, but it was now ordered by the governor. To be fair, he had tried to hide the fact he had no tattoo on his forehead with a large-brimmed hat. It was only his…
Fight The Fear
Tiptoeing around in the dark of night, every sound is amplified. Shadows take shape and seem to move out of the corner of the eye. Silence itself has a sound. Anxiety, expectation, and fear of the unknown causes an adrenaline rush. The flight or fight response has been triggered. The flight or fight response can…