Tag: life
The Subtle And Mysterious Art Of Shutting Up
The subtle and mysterious art of shutting up is often overlooked. People have a tendency to share, myself included. We like to share in our joys and pains, but we also want confirmation and acceptance. It is because of this acceptance we often give people more power than they should be granted. Recently I was ...Why, God? Why?
Eternal life. The term eternal connotes a hereafter existence that never ends. People believe life stops when we die. Many people believe life begins when we die. Some believe death begins at birth, and then there are people who believe life begins at birth. Regardless of which perspective you believe, the commonality is life and death. ...Disney Quotes To Live By
Disney movies are what I might call the defining characteristic of my childhood. These movies bring tears and smiles to the audience, following a recipe from Walt Disney himself. Now, say what you will about Walt Disney and the company behind those wonderful movies for the child in all of us. You can’t deny that they ...Did You Survive Mercury Retrograde? Well More To Come.
Mercury Retrograde is many people’s worst astrological nightmare. It has been blamed for tickets being lost, computers crashing, emails being lost somewhere in the cloud, and miscommunications between couples. What is Mercury Retrograde? It is the orbit of the planet in retrospect to the orbit of the earth. The earth rotates on its axis as ...- Home & GardenEnvironmentCultureCreativityParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsPoetryMemoir & Autobiographies
All Connections Lost
It was plain to hear no conversation could take place without a chaperone Hushed voices from another adult Stopping sentences half said Then came, “Please try your call later,” disconnected numbers, no dial tone. All contact stopped. Believing now that no happy reunion Filled with tears and so many questions ... I’m Not Crazy – Of Course I’m Not Exactly Normal Either.
I’m not crazy. I have to remind myself of that every so often because there were so many times growing up that I thought I was. When I think back on my childhood and what I’ve experienced? I’m sometimes surprised I’m not crazy. Now granted, I’m not exactly normal either. I grew up hearing voices ...Moving Forward
“What I would give to have one more day of that year.” A friend recently shared a group photo from almost eight years ago, and a mutual friend commented this sentiment on it. The photo has over a dozen people in it. Most would agree that it was an incredible year, full of fantastic memories. ...Highway To Hell
No. This article isn’t about the song “Highway to Hell”. Fooled you hahaha. This Highway to Hell is also known as the former Highway 666 or, the more common nickname, The Devil’s Highway. It’s a 200-mile stretch of road that starts in Monticello, Utah and stretches to Gallup, New Mexico. It is said to be ...I Do Stupid Things When Angry-Like Fight With A Kangaroo
Yes, you read correctly! I have a wee bit of temper and I don’t always think things through when I react to a situation. In this case, fighting a kangaroo. In August of 1995, I had the honor of going to Australia-Alice Springs, specifically. While I was there, a couple who ran a Kangaroo rescue ...Enemy Mine
I think every guy has a best buddy. My husband’s was Wayne Roantes. We did not start off as friends, him and I. I think it would be safe to say, we hated each other’s guts. Him, because I stole his friend when Jim and I got married. Me, because he was arrogant, over-bearing and ...
