life
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Rambling on about those lost and longed for… There are some days that the heaviness of loss hits especially hard or deeper inside of me. Today is one of those days, a gray day, no rain to speak of yet but it is gloomy outside and inside of me as well. This morning, I miss…
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Once upon a time when I was young and felt the world was there for the taking, I dreamed of being an archeologist, I dreamed of digging up the past and learning the ways of those who lived so very long ago. It was a romantic notion, I know now… To backpack in places and…
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Reflecting on a Thought-provoking Question… Earlier, there was a question proposed that quietly took root in my mind: “What’s something about you that no one knows?” It’s such a simple inquiry on the surface, but the more I thought about it, the more it challenged me to look inward. We all carry pieces of ourselves…
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Historical Events that I Remember and will Remember and Never Forget The things I remember about history in my lifetime are a hodgepodge of events that touched us all, most of them shocking us. The first vague memory I have of historical significance is when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I was about 5 at…
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Rambling on, trying to find my way through, one day at a time… Life is a journey they say, it is to me an ever evolving one. Working on ME has become a necessary evil as all the snippets of life information my mom and dad told me about seem to be becoming very real.…
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Rambling on about life, responsibility, and learning to enjoy the journey… Lazy days for me are not the enemy of my drive and ambition, not at this age. I now see them as days where I find my mind wandering to the memories that warm my heart and soul. They remind me that life is…
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Rambling on about Boundaries and Respect… The idea of what constitutes a “good neighbor” has long been the subject of reflection, poetry, and proverb. Throughout history, thinkers and writers have offered insights into the delicate balance between friendliness and respect for personal space. Quotes such as Robert Frost’s famous “Good fences make good neighbors,” Arthur…
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Embracing Life’s Lessons as Steppingstones Forward… Life is a journey that moves only in one direction: forward. As much as we may wish to hide from our past mistakes, regrets, or missteps, the truth remains—what’s done is done. There’s no erasing the footprints we’ve left behind. Instead, our challenge lies in facing what we’ve done,…
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Rambling on about The First Time Tring, finding the Courage… There is something magical about experiencing something for the first time. The unknown holds both excitement and anxiety, and the possibility of choosing what that “first” could be is a powerful thing. If I could do anything for the first time, I would want it…
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Rambling on about the Core Values Guiding My Journey… The foundation of who I am is built upon a set of guiding principles that direct my actions, decisions, and relationships. These values shape the way I interact with the world and help me stay true to myself and my purpose. Below, I share the key…
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