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Rambling on about the Unique Paths We Take in Pursuit of Self-Improvement… Setting goals is a universal human experience, yet the nature and meaning of those goals are as unique as each of us are individual. Personal goals are the aspirations, hopes, and intentions we set for ourselves, whether they’re small milestones or sweeping life…
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Ramblings on Navigating Through Life’s Noise… The world has become a place filled with so much noise. For someone who cherishes the quiet, the amorous sounds of nature and the stillness that can be found on days spent behind the gates of home, the loud outside can often feel oppressive and heavy. In the constant…
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Rambling on about the creations of others and myself…. I have a varied taste for art. I love the texture and colors of Monet and Van Gough. I have a special passion for photographic artists of olden times. Matthew Brady and his work of The Civil War era are a special love of mine. The…
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Embracing Nature and Creativity in a Clutter-Free Life… Throughout my life, I have been driven by a multitude of creative passions—crafting, painting, redoing furniture, decorating, baking, cooking, and gardening. Each endeavor brought its own unique joy and satisfaction. Over the years, I accumulated a considerable collection of supplies: baskets brimming with fabric, drawers overflowing with…
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The Emotional Journey of Losing What We Own—and What We Are… Loss is an experience that spares no one, touching each of our lives in ways both profound and subtle. For many, the notion of losing all one’s possessions conjures a wave of fear and uncertainty. Our belongings, big and small, often serve as anchors,…
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An area where my perspective has shifted is the concept of decency. I used to think of decency as simply adhering to social norms and being polite in public settings. However, over time, I’ve come to understand that true decency goes beyond surface-level manners. It is instead about empathy, integrity, and consistently treating others with…
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Rambling About Feeling Lost and Hoping for Something Better… To be honest, I suppose everyone has days when they feel like they don’t belong, almost like the world is moving one way and you’re stuck going another. Wanting to fit in is human, but sometimes feeling out of place is just part of life’s changes.…
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Rambling on about God, chaos, and a feeling… Welcome to October, it is finally cooler and less oppressive outside. I wish the world outside my gates was as temperate as the seasonal change. I’m so very weary of living in the chaos, the misinformation and lies are overwhelming and as the journey of my life…
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Rambling on about life before and with My Computer… My life without my computer, I am one of those people who can remember life before the computer. When they came it took a bit of persuasion to make the switch. Before the invention, my desk held a typewriter and a file holder, legal pads and…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time when we are asked not only to recognize and honor the survivors of abuse, but also to create space for difficult truths, conversations, and healing. As we move through life, each of us carries things inside: stories, scars, secrets, and burdens that most people never see. Many of…
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