This article is an update on events in my life right now, regarding to the theme of change. Change is hard. It’s a huge part of my life right now and the uncertainty is driving me crazy. For one thing, one of my favorite Facebook groups for writers closed down. The admins had too much ...

Breathe out a sigh and say goodbye  To that old life.  Not all memories will be sweet but  it doesn’t matter. The nostalgia is so thick you can feel it On your lips, in your hair. Praying for an answer, A way to understand. What I did wrong, What I must’ve said. Why you pushed ...

As we age, our perspective of time changes, even as it keeps running at a constant rate according to Physics. It seems as soon as we hit 18 it starts running faster. Over time that changes how one looks at New Year’s Eve and celebrating the passing of a year, as well as how important ...

If only we could glance away from our self-centered distractions and the constant battle of being “right!” The price we are paying for these harsh battles comes at the expense of the relationships we value most. We judge the integrity and character of others by “their” opinions. How about we take an honest and introspective look ...

Sitting here at the window, staring up at the stars, how they sparkle in the night sky like diamonds. It makes one reflect on life and regrets. Do I have regrets? Yes, but I learned from those regrets. Who would have known the signs were there when I was a child? It is possible, but ...

I don’t know you, but I love you.   A shadow in the heavens, A star in the sky. Glitter on the water tops, A moon shining bright.   A precious gift from God, A sweet bundle of joy. I sit in anticipation, For you to arrive.   Watching your heart flutter, Seeing your tiny ...

There was a point about three years ago that I got tired of the drama. I couldn’t handle it anymore! The first thing I eliminated? My Facebook. There was a while there that I didn’t have a Facebook account, and I didn’t want to. That meant no Instagram and no Facebook and I was okay ...

There’s an old AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) slogan I learned many years ago, “you have to give it away to keep it.” The reference was to sobriety, but it applies to most everything. I can describe the phrase as karma, generosity, tithing, and selfless giving. Detailed in my article titled “Ricochet” is a similar example of this theory. ...

Ricochet: a verb meaning to bounce off something at an angle.  When it comes to firearms, a ricochet can be dangerous and deadly. When it comes to life, it can go either way. A verbal “bullet” will always be deflected in one way or another. A bad relationship can ricochet emotional baggage into every relationship ...

Where I live, the full moon is spectacular. Its brilliance lights up the countryside. It gives the landscape a bright, luminous glow. It was 4:00 a.m. when I woke to the sounds of rustling in the front field from the nearby brush. I looked out my window, what a sight. The moonbeams fell upon a ...