One Of Those Moods

We've all, at one point or another during the course of our lives, been in "one of those moods". No one on this planet is ecstatic in their happiness at all times. If they were, there would be no such thing as mental illness or anti-depressants. There would be no practical need for such medication, … Continue reading One Of Those Moods

Full Cold Moon In Cancer

Tonight is The Full Cold Moon, named because after tonight the temperature will start to drop rapidly. It is also known as The Oak Moon and Yule Moon, This is an especially special Full Moon because it is the final one of this year. This will be one of the biggest. brightest Moons of the … Continue reading Full Cold Moon In Cancer

New Moon In Sagittarius

Tonight is the New Moon in Sagittarius. This is the final New Moon of the year. As with all New Moons, this is the end of a cycle and a new beginning. It is an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start anew. Use this renewed energy to make a fresh start in the … Continue reading New Moon In Sagittarius

Never Underestimate The Pain

My physical, mental, & emotional agony trump a lot of other things at the moment. I'm, quite possibly, not clear-headed enough to write this properly, so please, bear with me. I'll correct anything that I post that needs to be fixed later on. I sit here terribly sleep-deprived, covered in varying degrees of bruises (some … Continue reading Never Underestimate The Pain

Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

A Hard Week Ahead

A Hard Week Ahead Seven years ago this week, my father passed away. He bravely battled various forms of cancer for 15 years. Eight years “clear”, cancer resurfaced. It continued to be a battle on and off for the remainder of his life, which ended at age 63. Way too young. From year-to-year, I have … Continue reading A Hard Week Ahead

Is The Pen Mightier Than The Sword?

Is The Pen Mightier Than The Sword? I was exceptionally lucky to be gifted with my writing voice relatively young. Being vocal with the written word is something that runs in my family, but for years, I kept things bottled up and didn’t have a lot to say. Being told “Write what you know, think, … Continue reading Is The Pen Mightier Than The Sword?