In these troubled times, sometimes it is very hard to remain optimistic. The world seems to be in chaos and freefall. Everywhere in the globe, there's some sort of political upheaval or tragedy. Unless you do not have one empathetic bone in your body, it is very difficult to remain completely unmoved by everything that …
LIVING IN THE MOMENT
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” ― Bil Keane As we get closer to the end of the first week in this new year, the thought occurred to me; I hope to try to leave my mistakes in the past, once …
PERSEVERANCE, SOLITAIRE, AND OVERCOMING THE HAND WE ARE DEALT
My father taught me the game of Solitaire as a child. My siblings and I were also taught other card and board games. Solitaire was one of my favorites. However, I only played sporadically in my adult years. Recently, I revisited the game (free version) on my mobile device and now play whenever I wish …
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LIFE’S EXPECTATIONS
Photo by Stas Tsibro on Pexels.com When I was around 17 years old and on the verge of adulthood, I envisioned that life as I grew older would get so much easier. I am not insinuating that my childhood was bad...I was just eager to grow up and have complete autonomy of my life. I …
CHILDHOOD MORNING
Awaken by first light of early morning Roosters crowing Dogs barking Birds chirping Smell of freshly brewed coffee Eggs and sausages on the stove Ma busy in the kitchen Dad feeding the birds Through the open kitchen window I can see the mountains in the distance Step outside and inhale, the scent of …
LOYALTY, TRUST AND RELIABILITY
Photo by mali maeder on Pexels.com To me, loyalty is one of the greatest characteristics someone can possess. It is essential in any relationship of mine, whether it be friendship or otherwise. I think trust and reliability goes hand-in-hand with loyalty. Let's put it this way....if someone is loyal to you, then you can trust …


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