Month: August 2020
Brainstorm: Staying Positive In A Negative World
Words are powerful. They can mend. And, they can offend. A tone. A tart tongue. So are thoughts. Self-talk. Self-sabotage. Our own. Poisonous. They strangle purpose. Deafening. Controlling. Lurking in the shadows. In the crevices. They emerge unexpectedly. Bossing us around. Telling us what we […]
Shades Of Truth: What Color Are You?
I am various colors. Subdued and hyperpigmented. The spectrum of life. Aware of my emotions. Sometimes harmonious, other times, chaotic. I transform like a chameleon. I am BLACK; infused with mystery, intuition, strength, depth, authority. I am RED; full of vibrancy, fire, heat, boldness, pain, candor, […]
When Tolerance Dies: Celebrate What Really Matters
We watch as it gets smaller. It’s less significant. It loses scale. Shrinking to the size of a mustard seed. It has diminished relevance. We stop caring. We cease pretending. We slam the brakes on over-explaining, apologizing and saying “I’m Sorry,” without a clue of […]
Hate Hustle Bustle Vacations? A Blissful Bed & Breakfast Might Be Just Around The Corner
It’s about that time. I don’t make any bones about it. My favorite season is Autumn. Not too hot and not too cold. It’s perfect. Just, perfect. As, I’m not a fan of sweating profusely and nursing scorching-heat-triggered-migraines. The vivid artistry of fall foliage makes […]
Perfectly Imperfect: Stop Beating Yourself Up
We all make mistakes. Hiding behind walls of regret. Poor decisions, faux pas, blunders and snafus. We wear blemishes and scars. They are really beauty marks of survival. Hold your head up. Let the sun’s rays kiss your forehead. “Stop comparing yourself to others.” Folks […]
Everybody Has A Son In California: Adjusting To Life When Adult Kids Move To The Other Side Of The Country
Three-thousand miles from Connecticut. In a galaxy far, far, far away. Okay, that’s a stretch. Maybe it’s not a galaxy, but it’s a place that has plenty of stars, bright lights, kinetic energy, sand and water. And, a new transplant who moved to La La […]