There’s been a lot of folks in my life that gave me a helping hand. It has inspired me to return the gestures because there are times… Read more “A Helping Hand”
Walking on Eggshells
I am getting really tired of everything being so politically correct that you have to watch every single thing that you say. You can’t do hardly anything… Read more “Walking on Eggshells”
Fallen Heroes
What does it really mean to be a fallen hero? For most of us, it means someone who gave their lives to protect us, albeit in war,… Read more “Fallen Heroes”
Positive Changes Override the Negativity
Every day is a journey for all of us. We have the ability to make the day something special or something we dread. It’s amazing at the… Read more “Positive Changes Override the Negativity”
Independence
This is probably one of the strangest Independent Day Weekends I can imagine during my lifetime. It’s hard to fathom that fireworks won’t be going off in… Read more “Independence”
Rural America: Advantages and Disadvantages
Let’s face the facts. Cities love growth. One of the biggest charms that I’ve experienced is living in a small town. There’s a few reasons why I… Read more “Rural America: Advantages and Disadvantages”
Guardian Angels
I used to think that Guardian Angels were a myth. Now I’m not so sure. There’s been too many instances in my life where I should have… Read more “Guardian Angels”
For Ronda
As I type this, my hands are shaking. I can’t seem to control the tears that are falling from my face. I just found out that a… Read more “For Ronda”
Dealing with Infertility
I honestly detest getting in bad moods. It just seems like when you get in a bad mood, nothing really makes you smile. You think about the… Read more “Dealing with Infertility”
Thoughts on Various Forms of Discrimination
When you think of discrimination, what pops into your mind immediately? Most people think of racial discrimination and rightly so. But what about other forms of discrimination… Read more “Thoughts on Various Forms of Discrimination”
Untold Stories Brought to Life
One of my favorite things to do is listen to stories I’ve never heard. Many times those stories are told by those who are older than I… Read more “Untold Stories Brought to Life”
Paradise
I love traveling. It brings out a part of my soul that can’t be described in words but rather in moments. When I get to the beach,… Read more “Paradise”
Solar Energy – Conservation at its Best
There are a couple of reasons that I feel strongly about the benefits of solar energy. First and foremost, it makes sense. We are provided the sun… Read more “Solar Energy – Conservation at its Best”
Open Hearts
A couple of years ago, I lost a very good friend. We weren’t in a relationship. We loved to hang out on occasion and just catch up.… Read more “Open Hearts”
Inner Strength Leads to Inner Growth
Let’s get real for a minute. Every one of us has inner strength. God knows there are times that all of us at one time or another… Read more “Inner Strength Leads to Inner Growth”
Be the Inspiration
You know, it never ceases to amaze me at the folks who constantly inspire people. Many of them get paid to do it but there are other… Read more “Be the Inspiration”
Words Matter
Have you ever had friends that were always using verbiage that you may or may not be familiar with? Someone in my life recently responded to a… Read more “Words Matter”
Small Givings Can Give Huge PersonalRewards
It’s the little things in life that really do mean the most. There’s a woman at my church who surprised several of us last week with a… Read more “Small Givings Can Give Huge PersonalRewards”
Structure
When I think of structure, most of the time construction and buildings come to mind. In a way, I understand that progress is something that is built… Read more “Structure”
Grateful Memories
Memories are the things that help guide us through the most turbulent storms in our lives. Sometimes we use those memories to execute the desired changes that… Read more “Grateful Memories”
Personal Enlightenment
Sometimes I look at various posts on social media and shake my head in wonder. People who hurt others are demanding apologies from the same people they… Read more “Personal Enlightenment”
Don’t Settle for Less
This statement sounds like a cliche’ but I’m here to attest that when a person settles for less than their best, they will never know what possibilities… Read more “Don’t Settle for Less”
Comfort Food
If there’s one thing I miss it’s the tantalizing aroma of crisp, buttermilk biscuits with the flakiness that is so soft and gooey that it literally melts… Read more “Comfort Food”
Trepidation and Anxiety
How many of you deal with toxic relationships? I have a very close friend who lives multiple states away that continues a destructive pattern in her relationship… Read more “Trepidation and Anxiety”
Self Awareness
Being self aware in today’s world is a necessary tool to success. We are our own worst critics and yet even though we beat ourselves up over… Read more “Self Awareness”
Pride
Pride is a word that has multiple explanations. When we accomplish things that were difficult, we exude confidence, radiance and pure pride. We care about how we… Read more “Pride”
The Unexpected Surprises
What do you think about when you think of surprises? Do you think about what you’ve been given? Do you think about how you made someone’s day… Read more “The Unexpected Surprises”
Questionable Decisions
When our destiny seems to be questionable, we tend to make decisions that are really good or really bad. I’ve often heard that “our destiny is written… Read more “Questionable Decisions”
Forging Forward
We all have those moments in time that we wonder what would have happened if we had handled things differently. But what would that mean for us?… Read more “Forging Forward”
Rejuvenation
Holy Toledo! I just got done with an awesome workout. I haven’t done that in a long time. I think my legs and feet are going to… Read more “Rejuvenation”
Shattering the Past
Our battles from the past teach us how to hide certain scars. Many of us reinvent ourselves when we don’t like how we are being perceived. We… Read more “Shattering the Past”
Memorial Day Tributes
Words are often just that – words. Sometimes it’s very difficult to put into context the gratitude that we have for the fallen. Men and women who… Read more “Memorial Day Tributes”
Injustice
What does injustice mean to you? For some, the answer lies in how people are treated. It could be in abusive relationships, or a hostile work environment.… Read more “Injustice”
The Journey Within
Journeys are unavoidable in our lives. We may not be on a traveling to a different country type of journey but rather one of faith, of growth,… Read more “The Journey Within”
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Every Day
What does it mean to really step out of your comfort zone? For some, it means exploring new opportunities in order to conquer their fear. For others… Read more “Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Every Day”
Keep Learning
Every day I learn something new. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the field I work in, through conversations with people, or something I’ve read. If I… Read more “Keep Learning”
If You’re Always Right
Most of us need to feel that we are right about things in our lives. There’s people in this world who believe their right about just about… Read more “If You’re Always Right”
Moving Days
Almost every person alive that is an adult has had to move at least once in their lifetime. I’ve moved several times and every time I don’t… Read more “Moving Days”
Cheaper isn’t always better
I have an older car that I’ve driven for over a decade. I can’t afford a new car right now so with money being so tight, I… Read more “Cheaper isn’t always better”
Think Before You Steal from the Company
This should be a no brainer but it bears a conversation. In today’s world, it’s easy to think that we can stay over a little bit when… Read more “Think Before You Steal from the Company”
Traveling
Before this pandemic occurred, I loved to travel. I still do. I’m more conscientous of some of the problems with infectious diseases but that doesn’t mean that… Read more “Traveling”
Keep Your Friends Close
It never ceases to amaze me how people that I used to be super close with, have a long period of time where I never hear from… Read more “Keep Your Friends Close”
Storage Memories
Ask any storage manager or assistant manager and I guarantee you they will have stories they can tell you about what people store. I’ve seen just about… Read more “Storage Memories”
Searching for Answers
Getting someone’s opinion is often easier than getting answers to problems. It’s really easy to listen to a lot of people’s complaints as well as their grievances.… Read more “Searching for Answers”
The Love of Animals
Most animals find a way somehow into our hearts. For those who love dogs, they are fantastic in the fact that you can take them to the… Read more “The Love of Animals”
Tears become Rain
I love the rain. There’s something calming, refreshing, and spiritual about it. Rain has the tendency to make us feel like thirts are being quenched. When the… Read more “Tears become Rain”
Simpler Things
Our past truly does define who we are in life. It gives us a roadmap of where we’ve been, where we are going and where we want… Read more “Simpler Things”
The Heart of the Matter
Have you ever had people in your life that you swear are your ride or die crew? These are the folks that see you at your best… Read more “The Heart of the Matter”
Discovering
In the last few years, I had discovered so many different venues, people, talents, acquisitions, and various opportunities that have left me stronger, more flexible and grateful… Read more “Discovering”
Dream Big
This has been a whirlwind of a weekend. No matter how I look at things, I’ve dealt with the loss of a friend, a very busy social… Read more “Dream Big”
