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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 about life and the ups and downs and the arounds… Have you ever noticed how easy it is to offer understanding and forgiveness to friends, but how tough it can be to do the same for yourself? If your answer is yes, welcome to the club—most of us have been there, feeling like…
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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 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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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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Rambling on about Coming of Age in the 60s and 70s… I will go to my grave saying I grew up in the best of times: the 1960s and 1970s. The world was changing rapidly, full of color, chaos, and hope. Even in the midst of the uncertainty that came with those decades, my childhood…
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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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