Tag: lifestyle
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Aquatic Acrostic
Swimming all day long inside the pool Ultimate fun and a way to stay cool Margaritas aplenty, many to savor Mango is one of several delicious flavors Ease into a hammock and let your body fade Relax under cover of a palm tree’s shade Travel to a beautiful lakeside shore Ice cream consumption of flavors ... -
To Whom Have I Become (Part 2)
Where were you the first time you realized there was a problem? A problem so big you couldn’t wrap your head around it? I can tell you where I was, 3,000 miles away driving away from ghosts. The first time I was 20 years old, the second 39 years old. Where was I heading, you ... -
Summertime Fruit
With summer fast approaching, thoughts of refreshing fruits have popped into my mind. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a crisp, light, delicious snack when it’s hot outside. And, this time of year, a variety of fruits are available. What are your favorites? Watermelons – They are a favorite summer companion. In fact, they’re my ... -
Empty Cities And Ghosts, A Poem About Covid-19 Pandemic
I looked upon the world, Traveled on gravel roads, The pavement that was once new. Cars idle and pass by, As I have nothing but a pack, Only the clothes on my back. The sky used to shine a calm blue, Now is only grey and hazy, The cold and damp I turn my collar ... -
The Good Things
My life has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. From my perspective on life to pursuing my writing career, I have learned to look at the good things in life and think positively about my future. Here are the top three things that have been amazing in my life right now. I gave birth ... -
8 Reasons Why Distance Learning During COVID-19 Isn’t The Same As Traditional Homeschooling
After over a month and a half in social distance, parents with children are neck-deep in online distance learning. There is a sense of community as we share frustration over a slow internet connection, difficult platforms, restless students, and numberless interruptions to our daily routine. Another thing we shared was the experience. Pictures of children ... -
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Covid-19 Mental Health Tips
Covid-19 has put people around the world in a state of permanent anxiety. I have made a list of simple tricks that I’ve learned through therapy to deal with my anxiety. Grounding is the process of getting much more acquainted with the world around you. Doing little things to remind yourself of where you are ... -
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Rush
Taylor comes home from work to find the room a complete mess. The floor is littered with red solo cups, dirty clothes, and papers from one of the two desks that occupy the room. Her roommate, Ashley, is face-up on the bottom bunk. “Ashley,” Taylor says, “are you awake?” Ashley doesn’t respond; she steps closer, ...