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Rambling on about Imagining a Life of Mystery, Adventure, and Belonging If I could step into the shoes of any character from a television show or book, Jessica Fletcher from “Murder She Wrote” would be my top pick. For me, this would be the ultimate dream—becoming a renowned writer and mystery solver, a widow who…
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Rambling on about things from the Swamp Pets are as individual as the people who keep them. Over the years, I’ve shared my home with dogs, cats, fish, turtles, and even a bird. Each brought their own joys and challenges. The bird was noisy and messy, making mornings a little more chaotic. Fish and turtles,…
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What job would you do for free? What Job would I do for free… not just what I’d do for free, I already do many things for free. Some I enjoy, some I do because I have to. But to have a job I would do for free ….. I would work an an animal…
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I would love to see the local leadership shift from maintaining the status quo to actively embracing progress and innovation. It’s heartbreaking to witness so many young people leaving for brighter opportunities elsewhere, simply because the community resists new ideas or investments. If only we could come together and cultivate a spirit of collaboration, perhaps…
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Rambling on and Reflecting on Personal Transformation in a Global Crisis… The evolution of things that happened when faced with the Covid Pandemic for me was surprising to say the least. It was a frightening time; it started with sickness that spread unseen, watching as death came and people fell at random to the disease.…
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How I Wake Up and Ease Into the Day…. My morning starts as I wake up and ask Alexa what time it is. I rise and walk to the bathroom, where I wash my face with cold water, well water a deeper chill than some know. The invigorating chill helps me wash away the sleep…
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Dreams of Places of Heart… If I could name something after me, it would be something that speaks to my heart. A park, maybe, one where people could come and sit and feel the beauty and greatness of nature. With benches and a pond or creek. Trees to sit beneath, filled with birds and squirrels…
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Finding Joy in Everyday Moments Laughter is the best medicine is the first thing that came to my mind as I read this question today. What makes me laugh? I am positive that the laughing I do is good for my soul. It comes when I hear the sound of kids laughing, see the antics…
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When I was five, the world was a place of endless imagination. I probably wanted to be a mermaid—after all, we had a swimming pool, and I was taught to swim at three. Most afternoons, I would glide through the water pretending to be one, hiding in a cave I built from beach towels draped…
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Many individuals may not fully recognize that their actions can have consequences extending beyond themselves, often impacting those around them. It is common to become absorbed in personal emotions, motivations, or biases, which can result in an oversight of potential negative outcomes and their broader effects. Frequently, actions are rationalized in order to avoid discomfort,…
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