What I Didn’t Know I Was Missing

Today, I witnessed a beautiful thing between a husband and wife.  He acknowledged her publicly as amazing, wonderful, strong, and loving.  Fighting through his emotions, he pledged his love and respect for this woman.  There was no question that he truly, and with all his heart, loved and adored his wife. Here come my own …

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When “Alone” Doesn’t Really Mean You’re Alone

  I do a lot of things by myself. Recently, I went by myself to a concert.  It felt like everyone was looking at me like they wanted to say "Oh, that poor lonely woman." I get it.  I would probably look at me the same way too. But....I want everyone to know that I'm …

How Powerful a Blessing

  Like everyone else, my life isn't exactly all sunshine and roses.  I don't know anyone who doesn't wish some part of their life was different. Rather recently, I reached a not-so-healthy place in my emotional life.  So much so, that I felt like I was having a nervous break down of sorts.  While not …

Back in the Saddle Again

It's been quite some time since my last post. But now I'm "back in the saddle again". I've been doing a lot of reflecting and reading and, I think, growing in strength and confidence as a person.  My faith grows stronger every day as well, without which I would not be progressing in my pursuit …

Is the Twilight Zone Real or Imagined?

This article from Tiny Buddha got me to thinking about the choices we make in day to day life and how we think about those choices. What or where is your comfort zone? In what situation would you be most uncomfortable? Would you throw caution to the wind, risking the last bastion of self-confidence you possess, …

The Ultimate New Years Resolution

Do you have a focused New Years Resolution that encompasses all other aspects of your life?

The Bells Rang and the Lights Came On

In the words of Toni Morrison in "Home":

Cutting The Ties That Bind

A few days ago, I cut ties with someone that I deeply cared for. I'd been thinking about doing this for a long while, but until now I hadn't summed up the courage to take the plunge.  I had to be sure I was doing the right thing.....for me. My mind was filled with questions: What if I …

Should a Heartbreaker Get the Benefit of the Doubt?

Heartbreakers - what is it they deserve?

Get Your Groove On

The truth is out now. You've acknowledged it.  Maybe you've shared it with someone worthy of your trust.  Maybe it no longer applies.  Maybe you've taken the bull by the horns and shouted it to the world. Good for you! Now what? What's the next step? That's entirely up to you. As for me, the …