“If you haven’t got all the things you want, be grateful for the things you don’t have that you don’t want.” -unknown- Read that again. Maybe even three times. Then let it sink in. Chew on it a little bit. Interesting way to look at […]
The internet has taken over the world in the last fifteen years. I remember sitting at a desk, tethered to a desktop computer which was plugged into the wall, enjoying the robotic symphony of dial-up internet downloading my emails. In today’s world, the internet allows […]
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” -Danny Kaye- This is a solid statement. Not just because it invokes such a happy, encouraging feeling, but because the core message is powerful. Do you have a […]
After a While By Veronica A. Shoffstall After a while, you learn The subtle difference Between holding a hand And chaining a soul, And you learn that love Doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t Mean security And you begin to learn That kisses aren’t contracts […]
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” -Will Rogers- When I read this quote, the picture in my mind is of Yosemite Sam sitting cross-legged in the middle of the road, fingers in a circle, resting […]
This is the first part in a new series, “What I Loved” where I jot down some of the best things about the many places I’ve gotten to experience first-hand, as a Touristy Semi-Local. (Is that a thing? Well if it is, I would be […]
It is always surprising when it is not the day you thought it was… I try to post something encouraging and motivating every Monday morning. Imagine my surprise when I realized Monday had come and gone, and here it is Tuesday afternoon. Which is rather […]
There is no filter on earth that can make these flat cookies (and most cookies I make) look tasty. So misshapen. So colorless. I promise that the cookies do relate, so lets jump to it. A quick recap regarding our Agent and vulnerability reminds us […]
Remember when you were a little kid, with lofty dreams and aspirations for your life? Perhaps they’ve come true, perhaps they haven’t. Regardless, if you are alive and breathing you still have the chance to do anything you want. It sounds so trite, but its […]
Listen up! I’m shouting today and I’m shouting loud. When you are a young mother, things move at a blistering pace. Having a new baby is something that no one, no matter how hard they try, can adequately prepare you. Sleepless nights turn into sleepless […]
