Uncategorized
-
Rambling on about The Lasting Value of Kindness in Personal Character….. If there is one word I would want people to use when describing me, it would be “kind.” Kindness is not just a single trait, but rather a collection of qualities that define how we interact with others and the world around us. Being…
-
Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. I just had this thought a few days back… I was coming home to my Swampy Bottom Acres and my mind did a pop up review of the day I moved home to Georgia from Mississippi… I bought the house…
-
A Nostalgic Look Back Through Personal Memories and Cultural Shifts Some thoughts linger after reading the morning news, weaving their way into present musings. Today, unexpectedly, “As the World Turns”—an old soap opera—floated into my mind. My grandmother, Ma Reeves, a devoted Baptist with few indulgences, never missed an episode. The show became more than…
-
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? As a child I was in plays in school, as most of us that grew up in the Boomer era. While I do not remember most of them, I also played an angel in the Christmas parents at my church. There was a time, when…
-
Rambling on about the Overlooked Seriousness of Victims’ Experiences and the Lasting Impact of Mental Abuse….. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals across the United States and around the world. As a woman, I am aware that it is not only women that are victims, but most of them are.…
-
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? My love of nature and the ability to move join together to make my morning walks and trips to hiking paths at state parks, historical sites, and trails a match that make my heart happy… I live in the country on 7 acres, I know every inch…
-
I Admire Both Vocal and Quiet Walks of Spirituality…. It Feeds My Soul. Faith is a deeply personal journey, and I find myself inspired by the many ways people express their beliefs. Some speak boldly about their convictions, sharing their experiences and values with others. They use their words to encourage, uplift, and invite conversation…
-
What’s your favorite cartoon? I grew up in the 60’s when Saturday mornings started laying in the floor, watching a huge TV as I ate cereal mesmerized by the Looney toons. It was the start of our weekend, the time before we vanished into the world outside and explored and played. Bugs Bunny, Wile E…
-
Rambling on about what saps my time and wastes my mind… What could you do less of? I could do less of many things, things that don’t seem to be wasteful, or even a little annoying yet they are in retrospect. I could do less worrying, worrying never fixes anything as my grandmother said. She…
-
Rambling on about Finding Solace and Strength in a Day for Myself… Sometimes, what we need most is just one day, one day to step back, breathe, and allow ourselves to simply exist without demands or expectations. Today, I gave myself that day. I minimized interactions, speaking only when necessary, and allowed myself the luxury…
