Although I’m a fan of Summer, the truth is, my favorite time of year is Fall. I love the holidays. There’s just something about the vibe of this time that gives me hope. Like so many other people, I’ve spent my share of Thanksgiving Day and other holidays alone more than once. It started years … Continue reading Alone At Thanksgiving
Real love is solid. Specifically, the bond between you and friends – when real, love becomes so rooted and grounded, that time and distance can do nothing to weaken it. If anything, there is something in the knowledge of how pure and unbreakable it is that makes that kind of love incredible, miraculous even! Carmen … Continue reading The Grace, Real Love
You don’t get to be in my life just because we met online or at the grocery store. At the very least, you may get an opportunity, but there are no guarantees, no commitments, no promises. I protect my space. There are boundaries, rules, there are safeguards that have been built over a long period … Continue reading You Don’t Get To Be In My Life Just Because You Exist
Friday, March 27th, 2020 - 6:24pm - The Ending Of my Challenge. The good news is, in so many ways, my 30-day challenge, that I only ½ completed, was a great success. It pushed me to write at times I’ve never written before. That was huge. Breaking out of my systematic way of writing by … Continue reading #30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 15 (Final) My Epic Success and Failure
March 11th, 2020 Wednesday 7:33pm - Michael, Hershey Bars & Quality Yesterday, my "Day 6” of this late night journaling thing -- I got a call from my dear friend Alice. She lives in Boston. I’ve known her since I was just 11 years old. When Alice calls, I stop what I’m doing and pick … Continue reading #30 Days Trying to Find Joy Challenge – Day 7 and Day 6 Missed Michael Hoey
Creative Simplicity 