"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
Serenity Oasis
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
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
Looking Back at 2022
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard Here it is. The last day of 2022. Rather than ponder and reflect on the events, I will share a year in photos — 12 moments that were important to me. Enjoy! Zeus as a 8 week old puppy Valentine … Continue reading Looking Back at 2022
Toxic Negativity
"Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don't hesitate. Fumigate." ~ Mandy Hale Photo by Jill Burrow on Pexels.com You know those people . . . not satisfied with anything, they find fault with everything. Doomsday gloom. Victim mentality. The glass is half empty. All or nothing. These people are draining to be around, even … Continue reading Toxic Negativity
Boundaries
"When someone oversteps your boundaries, they're letting you know what you want doesn't matter." ~ Phil Good Photo by elifskies on Pexels.com "I need my space." "Please don't speak to me that way." "I'm not comfortable with that, please don't." All of these are statements to set boundaries. Boundaries are a type of self-care that … Continue reading Boundaries
Au Naturel
"As a woman gathers more years, she becomes more bold, which is not the same as brave. Brave is jumping in. Bold is jumping in, led by angels. In age, we learn to know the difference, for certain. OLDER is BOLDER." ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes Photo by Maressa Andrioli on Pexels.com For years, 21 of … Continue reading Au Naturel
Bye Bye Felicia
"There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve the best in life." ~ Michael Bassey Johnson Photo by Julia Khalimova on Pexels.com I have previously written about narcissists and the effect they have on relationships, on life within a household, and on the psyche … Continue reading Bye Bye Felicia
Oh The Places You’ll Go
"I'm sorry to say so, but, sadly it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you." ~ Dr. Seuss I'll be the first to tell you -- psychiatric nursing never appealed to me. Not one bit. Just . . . . UGH! Perhaps it was the instructor I had -- a lesbian who resembled … Continue reading Oh The Places You’ll Go
Wild and Precious Life
Life seems to go by faster and faster and at a more relentless pace than ever. We talk about multi-tasking. We have drive-thru's and fast food, instant coffee and streaming on demand. We have task oriented apps for our phones, alarms and checklists and reminders. Check the box and feel accomplished at the number of … Continue reading Wild and Precious Life
The Road Back Home 