"Being bold is being firm, sure, confident, fearless, daring, strong, resilient, and not easily intimidated." ~ Mike Yaconelli Photo by Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com Some things have been said and done that have rankled with me. A lot of things that are said, I blow off because it isn't worth getting my panties in a … Continue reading Boldness
Different Ways to Handle News You Don’t Want to Hear
"When people know the reason things are happening, even if it's bad news, they can adjust their expectations and react accordingly." ~ Simon Sinek Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Nobody LIKES bad news, myself included. But sometimes it happens. A divorce. A relationship gone sour. An unexpected expense. A health condition. A unforseen or … Continue reading Different Ways to Handle News You Don’t Want to Hear
Leaving
"How apart she felt, how apart she had felt for years, and she wished it was a feeling she could get used to. But it wasn't." ~ Corinne Beenfield Photo by Victoria Childs on Pexels.com I have always struggled with having a sense of worth. Years of therapy have taught me that I am not … Continue reading Leaving
Going Places, Doing Things
"The goal is to die with memories, not dreams." ~ Unknown Photo by Leah Kelley on Pexels.com I love to travel. Whether it's for a class or work or fun, there's just something inherently exciting about packing a bag (or grabbing a go-bag) and heading out the door. Especially if it's a new location, the … Continue reading Going Places, Doing Things
Women Talking (Part II)
"I'm not stupid. I know everybody thinks I am. I just don't like answering their questions." ~ Louis Sachar Photo by Los Muertos Crew on Pexels.com It is amazing to me how men have NO IDEA the hoops women have to jump through in life, JUST BECAUSE WE'RE WOMEN! A female co-worker was talking to … Continue reading Women Talking (Part II)
Women Talking (Part I)
"Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men." ~ Katherine Johnson Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels.com I watched the movie, "Women Talking" the other night. It was free on Amazon Prime. Directed by Sarah Polley, the movie is based on true events that happened … Continue reading Women Talking (Part I)
DIY
"It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project." ~ Napoleon Hill Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com I have been unapologetically AWOL. As always, with SLE, there are health problems that pop up semi-unexpectedly and most definitely unwanted. I say semi-unexpectedly because you KNOW it will happen with weather changes, … Continue reading DIY
Listening to the Wind
"Close your eyes and turn your face into the wind. Feel it sweep along your skin in an invisible ocean of exultation. Suddenly, you know you are alive." ~ Vera Nazarian Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com There's something refreshing about a windy day. Feeling the air blow past your skin, ruffling your hair. It's … Continue reading Listening to the Wind
Permission Not Needed
"Because at some point, you need to start calling the shots. At some point, you need to start believing you know what's best. Or, I thought with a smile, you just stop asking for their permission in the first place." ~ Katie Kacvinsky Photo by Bidvine on Pexels.com It's amazing the revelations that come, and … Continue reading Permission Not Needed
Winging It
"If you are not living with deliberate intention, you're winging it." ~ Brant Menswar Photo by Dmitriy Ganin on Pexels.com Life must be intentional at least some of the time. With my son's diagnosis and physical ailments, he can no longer enjoy the spicy, hot, peppery foods he used to love. I've had to intentionally … Continue reading Winging It
The Road Back Home 