Dad and I need a relationship. We have not learned to communicate well. One of us is a talker and the other can’t believe there is an issue. Young love is exciting! Marriage is an adventure! Raising children is a formidable task that takes all of our energy and we still don’t get it right. …
Reflections in the Clouds… I am a “cloud watcher”. I have endless memories of contemplating the vast sky and all that it offered me. From a tree swing in the backyard, I would lean so far back to look up through the beautiful branches, it appeared I would flip right over. As I grew up, …
Sign up or not sign up? That has been a question I have continued to struggle with for years when I think about my master’s degree. I even took a couple of classes toward the requirements but then life continued to happen and my degree progress took a backseat spot in my life. Then each …
Today… It’s been hard. For those of you reading this, I will start off by saying, if you are looking for a chipper, positive post,…not today… you probably will want to skip this one. For those of you who are sticking around to read this, I hope something I end up writing here prompts …
When I was in the US Army we would exercise, march and run chanting cadence’s while pushing through more than most of us thought we could accomplish. I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to quit, there were many. Looking back I remember how the words I would chant would spur me on …
The last few days, no weeks… wait, the last few months (or even year?) have been challenging haven’t they? This week was one of those times when the emotions that were building in me hit the boiling point and overflowed at a time when I wasn’t completely alone and with someone I didn’t want to …
I don’t know about anyone else, but I am struggling to find my creativity lately. It is increasingly harder to find my inner peace and relax enough to write. I start, wander aimlessly, then stop. Poetry requires the ability to let my mind run free. Lately, my inner voice is unbelievably quiet. People who write …
I am one of the fortunate ones. I have the blessing of multiple “Moms” in my life. My mom, step-mom, and “step” mother-in-law, are all alive and part of my everyday life here on earth. Some of you aren’t able to say the same for your mom(s). I’m sure Mother’s Day is especially difficult as …
My husband and I love to go to the art auctions and art events every time we go on a cruise! The free champagne is always nice, but more than that, there is just something about art that draws me in. I love to look at paintings and to spend time looking at them deeply. …
Easter represents such a special time of year. As spring kicks into full gear we watch the flowers grow and blossom, and enjoy the perfect temperatures and sunshine we missed during the cold winter months. The Easter holiday brings our families together, in a special time of reflection and celebration of our risen savior. A …