Let’s get something straight. You are not your parents. You are not created to live their life for you. There is a difference between respecting what your… Read more “Uniquely You”
Help Prevent Holiday Stress
Yesterday was one of the most relaxing Thanksgiving I have had in a while. It was just my mom and me. We had planned on going outside… Read more “Help Prevent Holiday Stress”
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
There are so many things that we all have to be thankful for this year. For one, we can all be grateful that this year is winding… Read more “Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving”
What Resumes Don’t Tell You
All of us depend on resumes to land better-paying jobs. It’s amazed me how resume searches have become central to the job market. There is a danger… Read more “What Resumes Don’t Tell You”
Showing Support During Covid-19
One of the first things I do in the morning is to grab a cup of hot chocolate or tea. Why? Because I can’t stand the taste… Read more “Showing Support During Covid-19”
Make Yourself a Priority
Each of us has special people in our lives that touch our hearts in ways others don’t. I have several people who surround me that fall in… Read more “Make Yourself a Priority”
Robocalls – Aggravation at Its Best
I don’t think there is a single person out there who at some point has not been affected by Robocalls. I used to work as a telemarketer… Read more “Robocalls – Aggravation at Its Best”
The Fire Inside
We all have that feeling in the pit of our stomach that screams when we need to hear it. Sometimes it’s a motivator, while other times it… Read more “The Fire Inside”
The Past Can Hold the Key to the Future
First, let me say that no one should dwell on the past. But sometimes the past holds the key to our future. That’s what happened to me.… Read more “The Past Can Hold the Key to the Future”
Getting Ready for Something New
We all have moments of adversity. Some stories are yet to be told and stories of dreams yet unfilled. If you ask a majority of people, they… Read more “Getting Ready for Something New”
Shaky Faith? Hang on Tight
Over the last two decades, my faith has been shaky. I went through periods of severe anger and frustration. I couldn’t comprehend why others around me were… Read more “Shaky Faith? Hang on Tight”
Calling Me Home to Alaska
Alaska has never been home to me and yet it beckons me to live there. I’ve been a few times over the years and every time I… Read more “Calling Me Home to Alaska”
Making Difficult Choices
We all have people in our lives that we love but don’t necessarily like. In my case, there are people in my family that I love dearly… Read more “Making Difficult Choices”
When Hurricane Michael Hit NC
There was an uneasy feeling in the air as the storm began to enter our community. Not once did we truly comprehend the severity which the raging… Read more “When Hurricane Michael Hit NC”
Gripe Free Day
I refuse to start griping. The world is in a tizzy all around us and folks are either jubilant or angry. At this point, I could care… Read more “Gripe Free Day”
Word of the day for Sunday – Truculent
I felt like being adventurous today. I plan on pushing myself with a new word every day for the next few weeks. So I started looking up… Read more “Word of the day for Sunday – Truculent”
Friday
Is it horrible if I say that I am so glad that my work week is coming to a close? This week has been trying in more… Read more “Friday”
Where the Heart is
Do you remember hearing the phrase that “Home is where the heart is?” What does that statement mean to you? Home is a feeling of comfort and… Read more “Where the Heart is”
Think Before You Complain
Let’s face it. All of us have short fuses right now. The littlest things are grating on every single nerve we have. One of the places that… Read more “Think Before You Complain”
Balancing Technology
If most of you are like me, you are glued to technology in some sort of fashion. For me, my phone is all but attached to me.… Read more “Balancing Technology”
A Fighting Spirit
There is a woman that I’ve met on more than one occasion that reminds me of a warrior. She truly has a fighter’s heart. She’s battled cancer… Read more “A Fighting Spirit”
Support Local Merchants-It Matters
When I was at work yesterday, a former tenant who started her business with her husband came by to tell me that their store was closing. My… Read more “Support Local Merchants-It Matters”
Make Each Other Better
There are people with who I have a difficult time working. I have to remember to not let them affect me. This morning I was thinking about… Read more “Make Each Other Better”
Expecting Excellence- Receiving Mediocre
For over 30 years I’ve worked in customer service. It’s been amazing to me how corporations expect excellent customer service. The expectation is for the representative to… Read more “Expecting Excellence- Receiving Mediocre”
Legends and Halloween
I stepped out earlier and felt the crispness in the air. The humidity had vanished and all that remained was the singing of the fall. The leaves… Read more “Legends and Halloween”
The Voice Within – No Labels
I remember sitting at a local coffee shop and noticing a woman who had a long, lost look on her face. She appeared to be about middle… Read more “The Voice Within – No Labels”
Stand Tall
This world has a way of knocking us all on our tushes sometimes. Some days we question if we are good enough or unique enough to stand… Read more “Stand Tall”
Don’t Forget To Smile
Smiles light up a room. I’ve often heard that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile but smiling makes people feel welcomed. There’s… Read more “Don’t Forget To Smile”
Personal Touches Matter
What does it mean to have a personal touch? No, I’m not referring to intimacy with a partner. That should be a given but when it comes… Read more “Personal Touches Matter”
Having Courage Gives New Strength
It’s the little things that can cause us to find the bigger avenues in our lives. Sometimes it may be that you enjoy a specific hobby and… Read more “Having Courage Gives New Strength”
When Cutting Ties Changes You
One of the most difficult transitions we make in our lives is to let go of the past. We may be letting go of a friendship, a… Read more “When Cutting Ties Changes You”
Fall Flavors and Thoughts
I am always excited for Friday. It’s the last day of the workweek and the start of the weekend. The best part is I get to spend… Read more “Fall Flavors and Thoughts”
Puzzles Can Help Put Our Lives Back Together
I love to put puzzles together. For one thing, it helps me to clear my mind and organize a lot of scrambled messes and turn it into… Read more “Puzzles Can Help Put Our Lives Back Together”
Seasons of Change
I love the fall. It allows nature to paint with a mastery of colors as the leaves fall from the trees. There’s a calmness in the wind… Read more “Seasons of Change”
The Pandemic and Entertainment
I know I’m not the only one who would love this pandemic to end. I’m a sports enthusiast. I love college football, basketball, baseball, soccer, can tolerate… Read more “The Pandemic and Entertainment”
Memories of Mark
There are always people in our lives that leave strong imprints. In my case, it was my father, Mark. The man was as close to a saint… Read more “Memories of Mark”
Conserving With Solar
This has been one of the best experiences of my life. My mom and I converted to solar energy a while back. It has saved us a… Read more “Conserving With Solar”
We’re All Diamonds in the Rough
I love music. It calms me, propels, and energizes and me and allows me to have a rhythm in my step to help me get through the… Read more “We’re All Diamonds in the Rough”
For Johnny
I’m haunted by the ghost of a man I’ve never met but am told that I’m distantly related to. His name was Johnny Fowler and he died… Read more “For Johnny”
Common Sense Shouldn’t Be Difficult
I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating. I work as a manager for a storage facility. I truly love my job but there are some satirical… Read more “Common Sense Shouldn’t Be Difficult”
Make a Difference and Leave an Impression
There are so many folks from my past that help shape my future every day. From the woman who was in charge of the daycare, I attended… Read more “Make a Difference and Leave an Impression”
Never Underestimate the Underdog
This is sad that people have to be reminded of this but it’s true. The underdog may appear to be an underachiever at first, but when they… Read more “Never Underestimate the Underdog”
When Faith in Everything is Tested
All my life I have had a belief that there is a God. I’ve believed that people were generally good at heart and I’ve also believed in… Read more “When Faith in Everything is Tested”
When Being Childless Feels Empty
I get told all the time that someday I’ll have the family that I crave. I’ve given up on that dream. Family doesn’t always mean children in… Read more “When Being Childless Feels Empty”
Trust Yourself
If you are like most people, you’ve had incidents in your life that you trusted someone completely only to have that trust shattered. You probably thought they… Read more “Trust Yourself”
Don’t Just Say “No” to Opportunity
This is an area that I struggle with. Why? Because I’ve been conditioned to add more to my plate than I can handle. As I’ve learned to… Read more “Don’t Just Say “No” to Opportunity”
When What’s Unsaid is Heard Differently
Have any of you ever not known what to say to someone because anything that you say or do is going to be construed in a manner… Read more “When What’s Unsaid is Heard Differently”
Scammers are Either Really Brave or Really Dumb
Yesterday, I woke up to a startling surprise. A scammer tried to have $525 sent to him through an account that I never use, a card that… Read more “Scammers are Either Really Brave or Really Dumb”
Love Remembers Even When We Forget
Kind gestures are a symbol of love. I think that so much of the time we forget that our actions affect others. We can go through the… Read more “Love Remembers Even When We Forget”
Priority Shifts
I can only speak for myself but this pandemic has caused virtually every one of my priorities to shift. I always used to focus on deadlines and… Read more “Priority Shifts”
