What would it be like to switch lives with your nemesis? Would it be eye-opening? Would you have a new appreciation for the drama they live with?… Read more “Switch”
Find Your Happiness
What about your work, do you enjoy the best? Is it the people? The challenges? The stories? What about the ever-evolving changes that you may or may… Read more “Find Your Happiness”
Diamonds in the Rough
One of the things I hate most is when successful people look at the rest of us like scammers or peons. I recently connected with a person… Read more “Diamonds in the Rough”
Contemplation
Contemplation is something that we all are forced to do at some point in our lives. Let’s say you are contemplating choices that you never thought you’d… Read more “Contemplation”
When You Are Falsely Accused
Today’s blog is going to piss some of you off. I won’t apologize for this. First, let me say that as a victim of sexual assault, if… Read more “When You Are Falsely Accused”
When Anxiety Hits, Remember You’ve Got This
Have you ever found yourself nervous about a presentation? You feel overwhelmed and feel the presence of every eye watching you. You start to sweat and lose… Read more “When Anxiety Hits, Remember You’ve Got This”
Always and Forever
When we meet that special person, we are convinced that the relationship will last always and forever. When it doesn’t, we’re lost. When it does, it feels… Read more “Always and Forever”
Remember Your Roots
How often do you run? You may be a physical runner, you may run from your emotions and conflict, you may run from the drama, but we… Read more “Remember Your Roots”
Spontaneity
I love spontaneity. I think it’s because I have a free spirit. I like some form of order but doing things on the spur of the moment… Read more “Spontaneity”
Power of Solitude
I think that I’ve gotten to a point where people no longer surprise me. Between the violent attacks that happen too often, the bullying, the finger-pointing, and… Read more “Power of Solitude”
Use Your Voice to Help Others
Sometimes standing up for what you believe in doesn’t align with corporate big-whigs. I graduated from a local Ivy League school. I received a top-notch education, which… Read more “Use Your Voice to Help Others”
Listening to Your Heart is Like Listening to the Wind
There are days that I detest the expression to “listen to your heart.” Granted, when we listen to our hearts, we have a feeling that is impossible… Read more “Listening to Your Heart is Like Listening to the Wind”
Breakaway
We all have songs that have meaning in our lives. “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson has significant meaning for me. When I first heard the song, I had… Read more “Breakaway”
Happy New Year’s 2021
We made it! Happy New Year! 2020 can kiss our grits. Suffice it to say that 2020 is a year everyone is not sorry to see go.… Read more “Happy New Year’s 2021”
Head and Heart
How many decisions do you make with your head and not your heart? I wish decisions based on personal feelings were a simple fix. The New Year… Read more “Head and Heart”
Addiction
Do you have an addiction? I have several. I’m addicted to my phone. It’s something that I hesitate to acknowledge, but it’s true. I’m also addicted to… Read more “Addiction”
Planning For Funeral Expenses
There are so many questions running through my head. One of those questions is what do I want 2021 to bring? Do I want to return to… Read more “Planning For Funeral Expenses”
Making Better New Year’s Financial Planning
Over the last four years, I have begun to get my financial life back on track. It’s been challenging because I love to hang out with friends.… Read more “Making Better New Year’s Financial Planning”
Christmas Day 2020
Christmas is finally here. Last night mom and I attended Christmas Eve service at two different churches and socially distanced to stay safe from the virus. The… Read more “Christmas Day 2020”
Christmas Eve 2020
It’s Christmas Eve. It is a day of celebration throughout the world. As I reflect upon the last 366 days, I feel a ray of hope beckoning… Read more “Christmas Eve 2020”
Christmas Dream Countdown
What are your Christmas dreams? Are they to have a White Christmas? Is it that everyone get along? Do you wish for something to happen and hope… Read more “Christmas Dream Countdown”
Cancer at Christmas
My heart dropped this week when I heard one of my uncles succumbed to cancer five days before Christmas. He was the uncle I feared most. I… Read more “Cancer at Christmas”
Be Careful of Boasting
Boasting is a touchy subject for many reasons. When we are excited and happy about things that go well in our lives, we want to share those… Read more “Be Careful of Boasting”
George’s Impact
Every time I walk the land on my family’s farm, I feel George’s impact. I never knew him, but I did know his son, George Early (my… Read more “George’s Impact”
Anticipation
As I type this, it’s pouring down rain with freezing temperatures outside. The forecasters predicted a yucky, cold, rainy day, and it has met their expectations. Strangely… Read more “Anticipation”
Christmas Connection
There are nine days left until Christmas, and I’m trying to get into the Christmas spirit. This year is challenging because the pandemic has created chaos for… Read more “Christmas Connection”
Christmas for Gracie
Christmas is one of my favorite seasons for a lot of reasons. People tend to be a little kinder to one another, kind gestures become more common,… Read more “Christmas for Gracie”
Senior Moments are Beautiful
There is a myth that people get too old to do things. I think society likes to label a group of folks by what it considers to… Read more “Senior Moments are Beautiful”
Why Change Your Name If You Divorce?
I had someone ask me recently, why didn’t I leave my married name after my divorce? Well, in a nutshell, here’s why. The time I was married… Read more “Why Change Your Name If You Divorce?”
Henry’s Home
There are people in our lives who leave a lasting impression even when we’ve never met them. This is the case of my great grandfather. His name… Read more “Henry’s Home”
The Jewelry Box
Anyone that knows me well will tell you I am not a big wearer of jewelry. The few pieces that I do wear have a very significant… Read more “The Jewelry Box”
The Lights of Christmas
How many of you have gone to a tree lighting for Christmas? You know that feeling of awe and wonder when the lights are flipped on and… Read more “The Lights of Christmas”
Holiday Cheer Year ‘Round
Most folks love this time of year because of the generosity that the season appears to invoke in others. There is an expected air of humanity being… Read more “Holiday Cheer Year ‘Round”
Find Yourself – You Change Everyday
Life has an ironic way of making us see things in new lights. When I was a lot younger, I felt invincible. I had the feeling of… Read more “Find Yourself – You Change Everyday”
Broken Hearts at the Holiday Season
Why on earth would I write about being broken-hearted during the holiday season? Most people think about the joys of celebrating the holidays with their loved ones.… Read more “Broken Hearts at the Holiday Season”
Thank You Teachers
This pandemic opened our eyes to difficult lessons. I have no children but I take classes online. Teachers have one of the most demanding and rewarding jobs… Read more “Thank You Teachers”
A Generous Spirit
I am consistently amazed at the kindness people to bestow on each other during controversial times. While there are questionable days, it’s refreshing to see generosity at… Read more “A Generous Spirit”
Uniquely You
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”
