writing
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I was born in May of the year of our Lord, 1958… Yes, when I have to insert my birthday into a computer form, it is like spinning the wheel on The Price is Right. To be honest, I was really unaware of what was all the rage, going on, and in the news for…
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Rambling on about Personal Growth and Insights Over Time….. Reflecting this morning on my ability to judge character, I feel confident that I have become much more adept at this skill over the years. In my younger days, I often led with my heart, giving people chances that were not necessarily earned. This tendency sometimes…
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Rambling on about Personal Thoughts on Family, Society, and the Search for Fulfillment As I sit with my thoughts as the close of another year comes, the urge to look back and take stock of my life is not without surprise and awe. This annual ritual has always been a moment to measure growth, loss,…
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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…
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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…
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Rambling on about Stress, Today’s Youth, and the Weight of Change… Sometimes I find myself sitting quietly, letting out a long sigh, and muttering, “I’m too old for this…” The stress of getting older is something I could almost laugh about if it weren’t compounded by the absolute insanity of the world we live in…
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Rambling on about Navigating the endless abyss of waiting on the tech support industry and the experience of being on hold… Hold on please… What is a good callback number if we lose connection… Let me see what I can do and find out for you… HOLD PLEASE… We have all heard it before if…
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Rambling on about dreaming and its connection to life… I still wander about among those I have lost in my dreams. Their silhouettes linger at the edges of sleep, woven into the tapestry of shadows that haunt the corridors of my mind. Each night, I drift through a restless twilight, where memory and longing entwine,…
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Rambling on about Reflections, Resilience, and Hopes for a Better Year Ahead… As November fades into memory and December quietly arrives, there’s a sense that we’re stepping into life’s final chapter of the year. The days grow shorter, the air crisper, and the world seems to slow down just enough for reflection. December is often…
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Rambling on about Why It’s Never Too Late for Fairy Tales and New Beginnings… Dream a little dream with ME… When we think of dreaming big or believing in fairy tales, childhood often comes to mind. Yet, the truth is that the magic of dreams, transformation, and new adventures doesn’t fade as we grow older—it…
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