I really loved this quote because it summed up one of the worst feelings: tension. You know how you walk into a room and instantly feel weird because of the group that is there or the conversation? [Read More]
Happy Father’s Day With Poetry
You know, sometimes I forget it's Father's Day. My adoptive father died years ago, and as I've said many times here, he was an abusive alcoholic. While my relationship with my adoptive father wasn't the best, I did have great relationships with both of my grandfathers. [Read More]
Songs That Can Make Me Cry
Like a lot of people, I love music. I enjoy all kinds of music, but I always pay special attention to the words. It's the writer in me. [Read More]
Beautiful Words: Every Woman Deserves to Be Loved and Happy
I saw this on Facebook last night, posted by my online pal Miranda Miller: [Read More]
Do You Write While You Dream?
I know a lot of people have dreams of writing, but this is a little different. I'm wondering if you write while you dream? Because you know what? I sure do. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Winston Churchill
Boy, I can certainly relate to this quote. How about you? [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Etty Hillesum
Ever feel like this? [Read More]
Cherie Burbach in What to Do When No One Has a Clue
A while back I was approached by the authors of a new book called What to Do When No One Has a Clue: Advice for the Brave New World. I loved the idea of this book! It provides answers for all those sticky situations where you aren't sure what to say or do, and gives a modern twist to etiquette [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Lois Wyse
Friendship is the best, isn't it? A good friend can lift you up, make you feel like it's totally okay that you came racing out of the bathroom with toilet paper on your shoe and yes, you might have ate a whole sleeve of Girl Scout Cookies, but those Girl Scouts need the money. Friends are the [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote on Love from Maya Angelou
Here's a beautiful quote on love from my one of my favorites, Maya Angelou. It speaks to true love, but not necessarily romantic love. [Read More]
