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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We as a people are a bunch of sorry humans. Think about it.  How many times in a given day does ”I’m sorry,” dribble out of your mouth? I’m not talking about serious things like genuinely expressing empathy for others misfortunes or regret for saying […]

Feeling whole all the time is a lot of work.  It’s virtually impossible. But many of us continue to live inside a self-imposed pressure cooker. Who’s kidding who? Trying to have it all. Be all. Know all. Do it all. We gravitate towards people we […]

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 […]

Who DOESN’T love saving money?  I know I sure do, especially in these uncertain economic times.   Unfortunately it took the coronavirus pandemic’s restrictions on where we shop to REALLY get my attention.   I actually saved some dough during this horrible time by doing the following […]

The sudden and shocking death of NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California is heartbreaking and devastating!  An ordinary Sunday morning–moms and dads, daughters and sons, husbands and wives headed to a basketball practice […]

Think about it!  How much do we really need? More is a trap. We are inundated with reality shows showcasing pretty faces and hard bodies appearing to having it all and living it up on a grand scale. Making many of us feel like we’re […]