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Imagining Abilities Beyond Reality… In Consideration that today is October First, the beginning of what I like to call the Witchy Month, a month that encompasses Halloween at its end, I today am going to wander into a ‘What If, If I Could” list of skills I wish I possessed…. So, IF I could wave…
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Rambling on about Navigating the Complexities of Existence Life is a journey—one that we all traverse at our own unique pace, shaped by the landscapes of our experiences, beliefs, and circumstances. Each person’s path is filled with moments of joy and sorrow, clarity and confusion, certainty and uncertainty. My own life has been a mixture…
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We all think about them at some point, priorities, some of us more deeply than others. Priorities in life are the compass that guides our decisions, shapes our routines, and ultimately defines the path we walk. Sometimes, we set clear goals and stick to them, but other times, distractions and procrastination can cloud our judgment,…
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Hard work… Work hard. This idea brings to my mind echoes of my people, my grandfathers and mothers and my dad and mom. It’s not just the sense of accomplishment that comes from reaching a goal, but also the growth experienced along the way. I hear, “Anything worth having is worth working for” “You have…
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Gratitude for My Inner Strength and Caring Nature… Throughout my life, I have come to realize that certain personal traits shape who I am and how I engage with the world. Among these, empathy and resilience stand out as the qualities I value most deeply. They are not only integral to my interactions with others…
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If… IF is a big mountain to look over, at times it is insurmountable. IF money didn’t matter and I could afford to be educated, what would I be? What could I be? I would be a counselor IF I could have found an internship. I was told, and I believed that age and disability…
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The Noise in My Head and the Anxiety in My Heart… The day-to-day life I expected at the age I am now is certainly not what I supposed it to be. I never imagined the insanity and chaos of fascism, the loss of rights, the loss of decency, the hate and racism that seems to…
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What brands do you associate with? The brands I associate with are those that give me what I need, want, desire, and can afford… I grew up with Izod, Levi, Gloria Vanderbilt, Reebok, and Hang 10. I rode in a Cadillac, Rolls-Royce, Ford, and Buick. I shopped Sears, JC Penney, Rich’s, Davidson’s, McClellan, Smith Roberts,…
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As I pondered the question of what I could do more of, self-care seemed to come to mind as more of a need and something I could and should do more of… Self-care is often discussed, but many of us struggle to translate the concept into concrete, practical actions in our daily life. This question,…
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Rambling on about Advice and Its Lasting Impact… Growing up, many of us are fortunate to be surrounded by family members who care deeply about our well-being and development. For me, a childhood enriched by the presence of grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts meant living in a world where advice was abundant and stories were…
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