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 ...

A Kassandra Tale My eyes first fell upon her when she was walking home from school. Her brown hair was swaying in the autumn breeze. Her brother held on to her hand tight. I sensed the protectiveness beating off him, like Honeysuckle drifting in the air. I knew then; she was special. A month later I went ...

Everyone has been told at least once in their life to have faith. This can mean so many different things depending on one’s personal beliefs. For me, it is what I live my life by. Having grown up in a very traditional Catholic family, I don’t remember not having God as the center of my ...

So, I made it. I survived. I made it through surgery with flying colors. All the worrying I did was for nothing! Although I am sore and exhausted, it was worth it. I wasn’t feeling very confident just two weeks ago. I was terrified. I am embarrassed to admit that I thought I was going ...