Serious Lack of Inspiration

If there was an award for sitting at your desk, holding your head in your hand and giving the deepest sighs, I would win. I have been the Queen of Funk lately and not in the cool musical way. I’m going for distance when it comes to napping too. Lately, it’s mostly what I do.…

Go Home 2024, You’re Drunk!

Does a new year that starts rough mean that it will eventually get better so it ends as the best year of your life? God, I hope so because thus far 2024 has not been a banner year. Since January 1 I’ve taken a couple good falls. Nothing serious but just stupid missteps that landed…

Ghosts of New Years Past

There was a time when New Year’s Eve meant there just had to be a party to go to. Sitting home on New Year’s was something my younger, more interesting self would never do. I don’t really remember when that changed but now the idea of getting dressed up and going out to welcome the…

A Crisis of Personality

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a depressive disorder. I was late going into this because, while I know I likely had this long before the actual diagnosis, I just jollied my way through it and got by. I ignored those days when I just wanted to stay in bed, chocking it up to…

Incredible Journey

Since March of this year, I have been on a life changing journey of self discovery and healing. I decided, after many years of looking the other way, that I was worth my own time and attention. In March, I was feeling sick and tired, seriously overweight, in daily pain from arthritis and bad knees,…

A Fish Tale

When I was a kid I had a tendency to bring home animals. Surprised, right? Who me? Never! Oh, but yes I did. Living within walking distance of the local Woolworth’s, I could go in, a couple of bucks in hand, and come out with a new hamster, gerbil, parakeet, turtle, or goldfish whenever I…

The Top of the Mountain

I watched this movie recently about a group of people who wanted to climb to the top of Mount Everest. It’s one of those dreams that, I guess, a lot of people have though I certainly don’t share their enthusiasm. I mean, you start out at the base camp all happy for being there yet…

Reading for Girls Who Become Women Who Read…

When I was a kid I was blessed to have a mom that instilled in me a love of books. Growing up, our summers included weekly trips to the library where I would fill a bag with books that would then fill my summer days with adventures. I’ve always loved a good story. My favorites…

Old Friends…

I remember a song from my very brief days as a Girl Scout. It went something like this: “Make new friends but keep the old, One is silver and other gold.” Last weekend I spent some time with three of my oldest friends. Three women I went to elementary school with. These broads are among…

Day by Day…

Every day I wake up and do the exact same thing. I say good morning to my husband and the doggos. I feed the fish – a new addition to the morning routine. I use the bathroom, brush my teeth and then I sit down at the computer and start my daily job search. Jobnet,…