Oftentimes, humans are looking for other people to make them whole. To confirm their existence, to awaken their spirits, and fill in the gaps. This is not to be confused with support and encouragement as we confront  life’s challenges. But it’s nobody’s job to save anyone […]

When a parent tries to poison a kids mind against the other parent during a separation or divorce built on lies or twisted information, it’s a dangerous tactic of insecurity and power mongering; a bottom feeder attempt to win the kid over. That kind of […]

You don’t get to the summit without being in the dip first. That place of uncertainty and challenges. And discouragement and cynicism. That place that tells you how it can’t be done. How you are spinning your wheels for nothing. How you will fail. That […]

How do you walk? No, not your stride. But your being and attitude. Your internal compass that directs your behavior. Do you walk in kindness or judgment? Do you walk in fairness or ridicule? Do you walk in the light or the dark? Do you […]

I have dreams I must keep. They give me life. And sparkle. They widen tight spaces. Walls are washed in vivid hues. Stale air becomes fresher! Negativity takes a hike! It makes tomorrow even brighter. And fuller. A burning and yearning to be better. Knowing […]

Are you sick and tired of being tired? Or being told how tired you sound on the phone? Or how tired you look by family or friends? You know that’s pretty bad. And, rude! But true! Raccoon eyes plastered on an exhausted face are reflected […]

It’s a relationship that can be ugly and contentious.  It’s fodder for many crude jokes, ridicule and eye-rolls. It can be saturated in competition and meanness; even, judgment and hate! Some relationships roll into a gutter immediately or atrophy over time. Who in their right […]

Have you ever felt like you were suffocating?  At the end of your rope?  Unable to move a muscle or put two good thoughts together? Unable to thread the needle of logic? When we usually hear the term, ”rock bottom” we visualize a person on […]

The holidays aren’t so jolly for everyone.  It’s important to be mindful of that, even if you are dashing through the snow in an one horse open sleigh and full of good cheer. This year in particular has been traumatic for the countless Americans who […]

I got home from work at 5 pm.  It took me 1 hour and 30 minutes.  It should normally take me forty minutes.  That’s only if I jump on the highway. I detest the highway with a passion!! I hate getting caught up in rush […]