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 ...

Imagine a Tuesday morning without a phone to answer, without multitudes of work piled on your desk. Instead, you sit in your assigned seat in between a friend and stranger listening to the pilot announce it’s time to cut off all devices. It’s lunchtime on Thursday and instead of checking your watch every seven minutes ...

As I stroll by the lake, I take in my surroundings. The sun’s rays reach out and touch all of Mother Earth, white clouds float under the blue sky, and the branches of the trees sprout buds. Bees feed off the first dandelions and the March bloom flowers. Birds sing their welcome to the first ...

“We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us.” Marshall McLuhan We live in the absolute best time to work for ourselves. Technology today has made the dream of working from home possible. The market is flooded with free and easy to use software and tools of the trade. ...

This winter season in Wisconsin where I live has been relatively mild. At least until January 2019 reared its head. I feel like I have been living in a tundra environment for the past few weeks.  Snow is coming out of our ears, literally.  The dream-like winter wonderland is a myth, folks. On the inside ...

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman I have a confession to make. I am a dreamer. My mind is constantly bombarded with new and exciting ideas and projects. I LOVE ...

But let me tell you, it's binge worthy.

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 ...

Okay, I have taken the first step in my writing journey. I’ve come out of the closet, so to speak. I have proclaimed myself as a writer for all the world to see. Now what? Good question. I was reading about the steps needed to create a wonderful … not good or nice, but wonderful ...

When I began my series, my intention was to share my own visual impairment, and the challenges I face when looking for a job. I was going to take readers along with me on my journey to finding a job while sharing the stories of others with disabilities. Now, at the end of this series, ...