Man, what a time in our history. I have never seen so many changes in our society so quickly enacted as I have over the last few… Read more “Twists”
Timepiece
I will be so glad when this virus is contained and we can all get back to somewhat of a normal routine. Every day that our lives… Read more “Timepiece”
Your Word
Whatever happened to the words we say being our bond? If we make promises, we are supposed to keep them right? In business, there is a fine… Read more “Your Word”
Unprecedented Times
All the shutdowns, cancellations, closings, and quarantine quarters have me dumbfounded. Never in all my years of life have I ever witnessed anything of this proportion. People… Read more “Unprecedented Times”
Shattered Trust
It takes a lot for me to trust someone. In the past, if my friends trusted someone, I trusted them based off of their judgment. I’ve gotten… Read more “Shattered Trust”
Smoke and Mirrors
I guess there’s a lot to be said for what you think to be fact. Sometimes it gives you hope. Other times, it makes you feel like… Read more “Smoke and Mirrors”
Reflections, Remembering and Responding
What a year! Here it is almost mid-March and it seems like time doesn’t wait for anything. My life has changed so much in a year and… Read more “Reflections, Remembering and Responding”
Smile, Laugh, and Cry
Have you ever had times where you caught yourself smiling and you have no clue why? What about when you were just in the throes of a… Read more “Smile, Laugh, and Cry”
Step Forward
Every job I’ve have ever worked has wanted their employees to step up and rise to the challenges they are face with. I’ve worked with big corporations… Read more “Step Forward”
Conflicts and Resolutions
Every day is an enlightening journey. There are conflicts for every single person on this earth. The way those conflicts gets resolved are usually up to how… Read more “Conflicts and Resolutions”
Weird Dreams
Last night I really had a strange dream. I was working in the woods and after I had finished cutting up trees, I loaded up all the… Read more “Weird Dreams”
Perceptions and Assumptions
This is one of my favorite things to discuss. Why? Because we as a society perceive and assume so much, and those perceptions and assumptions make for… Read more “Perceptions and Assumptions”
Don’t Limit Your Networks
Emotions guide us in many different ways. We are given opportunities to establish with new people every single day. The question then becomes what do we do… Read more “Don’t Limit Your Networks”
Taking Chances
Every day we all take chances. Getting out of bed is a chance. There’s always a possibility of falling or having severe problems when we do this… Read more “Taking Chances”
Inner Sanctuary
What does it really mean to have an inner sanctuary? In the traditional sense, a sanctuary is often viewed as a place to gather for worship. I… Read more “Inner Sanctuary”
Snow
I love the snow. It has an element of purity and innocence and yet is dangerous all at the same time. It’s almost as if mother nature… Read more “Snow”
Animal Love
Every day that I get to love on my cat, I take it. She has managed to help me through some of the darkest days that I… Read more “Animal Love”
Why Managers Matter
How many of you are managers or in upper positions in your companies? Do you ever feel as if the weight of the company falls on your… Read more “Why Managers Matter”
Never Settle
Have you ever settled for something because you couldn’t get what you wanted in the first place? If you said yes, you aren’t alone. I think a… Read more “Never Settle”
When Misfits are the best fits
Let’s face it. We’re all different. There’s no denying that we each have unique skill sets to bring to different venues. I love watching Master Chef. Even… Read more “When Misfits are the best fits”
When Those We Consider Legendary Are Gone
What does it mean to idolize someone? It might mean that you look up to them and want to be like them, or that you have rose… Read more “When Those We Consider Legendary Are Gone”
Challenge Yourself Daily
Are you one of those people who does the same routine every day and have every minute planned? That’s not always a bad thing but it does… Read more “Challenge Yourself Daily”
Unknown Angels
I’ve always loved the thought of angels being real. If you believe in them, you aren’t alone. Many people, including myself believe not only in angels in… Read more “Unknown Angels”
No Excuses, Only Solutions
What is one of your biggest pet peeves? I know what mine is. I love to get things accomplished and it bothers me when everyone around me… Read more “No Excuses, Only Solutions”
Hypocrisy within the church
I’m a Christian. But even with my beliefs, I understand why so many people are getting fed up with organized religion. There are many within the church… Read more “Hypocrisy within the church”
First Responders
One of the most difficult careers a person can pick is to become a first responder. Not only do they have to endure tragedy and triumph, but… Read more “First Responders”
Breaking Away from Toxic Patterns
There is something to be said for being able to break away from those who drag you down. I’m pretty confident that there are people all around… Read more “Breaking Away from Toxic Patterns”
Closure doesn’t always happen
How many of you have been ghosted? Yep. Yep. Yep. Been there more times than I can count. I’ve always been a very giving person. Sometimes to… Read more “Closure doesn’t always happen”
The Joy of Christmas
Christmas is one of my least loved holidays and best loved all at the same time. I love the decorations that appear throughout the holiday season. I… Read more “The Joy of Christmas”
The Stars
There are more than a billion stars in the sky. I don’t think there’s an accurate way to count every single star that exists in the galaxy.… Read more “The Stars”
Magic of the Holiday
What is it about the Christmas holiday that brings so much joy and stress all at the same time? I really used to love Christmas. Now it’s… Read more “Magic of the Holiday”
Lack of Inspiration isn’t uncommon
Inspiration. The one word that equates to new ideas, new projects, dreams, and allowing our imaginations to create portals to territories yet to be explored. Writers and… Read more “Lack of Inspiration isn’t uncommon”
Nighthawk and ShadowCat
There’s a quietness that exists when the world is calm and still. There are also different worlds that evolve between the daytime and the night. When most… Read more “Nighthawk and ShadowCat”
Beautiful
What’s beautiful to you? Is it the ever evolving aging that we all do? Is it the beauty of animals and how they interact with one another… Read more “Beautiful”
Create a New Bucket List
There’s a chill in the air today. It’s almost like a stinging bee that eclipses past your head and finds a way to land on your body… Read more “Create a New Bucket List”
Triumph and Tribulation
In a perfect world, there is no sickness, no poverty, discrimination or violence. It’s a world that unfortunately will never exist. Utopia is a dream that many… Read more “Triumph and Tribulation”
When Grief Propels Change
When someone we love dies, a part of us changes. We feel helpless when it’s someone who has been fighting a battle with cancer, or any disease… Read more “When Grief Propels Change”
False Accusations Lead to Long Term Problems
How many of you have ever been falsely accused of something? Was it a minor issue? Or was it a major issue that may have caused imprisonment… Read more “False Accusations Lead to Long Term Problems”
Keeper of the Rainbow
What does it mean to be a keeper of the rainbow? How can it shine it’s light on you with the lights are multi colored? I had… Read more “Keeper of the Rainbow”
The effects of bullying into adulthood
Some of you will understand this blog better than others. It’s been a while since I last wrote and part of me has not really felt like… Read more “The effects of bullying into adulthood”
Calm Before the Storm
What is it about the change in the weather that makes everything so moody? It seems like when we are in the heart of hurricane and tornadic… Read more “Calm Before the Storm”
Thriving, not surviving
Ever heard the old saying that you have to learn to survive before you can thrive? I think most of us can relate to this. I know… Read more “Thriving, not surviving”
Noticing Changes
Changes are something that happen every second of every day. We all age every second, someone dies every second, someone is born every second of the year.… Read more “Noticing Changes”
Journey
Everything we do in this world is a journey. A journey doesn’t have to be based on a trip. It can be life experiences that we all… Read more “Journey”
Writing from the Heart
Everyone tells me to write from my heart. Most of the time that’s what I’ve been doing, albeit the days where I try to “Fake it til… Read more “Writing from the Heart”
Life Changes
It’s been roughly a week since I last did a blog. In that week, my life has changed considerably. I had a very serious decision to make… Read more “Life Changes”
Think Before You Speak
I know I’m not alone with this issue. I have a tendency to say what I think at the absolute worst times. I mean, you are talking… Read more “Think Before You Speak”
Understanding = Patience
Anyone out there who understands running out of patience? I think it’s one of the hardest things to stomach when there’s a lot that doesn’t get said.… Read more “Understanding = Patience”
Peaceful Thoughts
I love the idea of tranquility. You know. The mindless motions of our thoughts becoming one with the universe. Letting go of our inhibitions and stress. Putting… Read more “Peaceful Thoughts”
Turn What If’s into What Is
What if you could get the job you have longed for? What if you could find happiness in a relationship? What if you could have enough money… Read more “Turn What If’s into What Is”
