"To honor life, we must be willing to grow through what we don't know yet, and outgrow what we know no longer fits us. We must be willing to give in to the process, moment by moment, realizing a new plot may be unfolding." —Iyanla Vanzant
Life
Life Is Not Compassionate…
"Life is not compassionate towards victims. The trick is not to see yourself as one. It's never too late! I know I've felt like the victim in various situations in my life, but, it's never too late for me to realize that it's my responsibility to stand on victorious ground and know that whatever it … Continue reading Life Is Not Compassionate…
Critters
I love Cat and Kitten, but sometimes, I have no energy for their antics. Okay, most days I don't have the energy, but I digress. This morning, the antics began early, and I had about as much patience for it as I do for a KKK rally. I decided to put a little food in … Continue reading Critters
Anything That You Learn…
“Anything that you learn becomes your wealth, a wealth that cannot be taken away from you; whether you learn it in a building called school or in the school of life. To learn something new is a timeless pleasure and a valuable treasure. And not all things that you learn are taught to you, but … Continue reading Anything That You Learn…
“Get Rid Of Your Americanisms”…
I am a firm believer that no matter where we're from, it is always a part of who we are. The place where we grow up and spend our formative years is instilled in us, no matter how far away we may move. As a Native New Yorker, you will never, ever hear me say … Continue reading “Get Rid Of Your Americanisms”…
Hard Is…
“Hard is trying to rebuild yourself, piece by piece, with no instruction book, and no clue as to where all the important bits are supposed to go.” -Nick Hornby
Pull The Covers Up And Leave Me Alone
I'm a pretty dark person. I have a wicked sense of humor and I'll say anything goofy to make someone laugh, but when it's my life, there isn't a lot I perceive as humorous. I'm not the kind of person who laughs at someone else's pain or who enjoys hearing about someone's breakups, divorces, illnesses, … Continue reading Pull The Covers Up And Leave Me Alone
Inappropriate Timing
I've been working on different things I wanted to discuss, but in light of what's happening all over the world at the moment, I'm shelving several pieces until tempers and emotions scale back a bit. I am not insensitive and can see where people could/would get upset at an inappropriately timed post. I had NO … Continue reading Inappropriate Timing
Irritability Isn’t Cute
I HURT. There's no getting around that. After nearly two straight weeks where I haven't missed a single dose of Topamax, a migraine broke through last night. I was waiting for it. I expected it. It wasn't nearly as bad as a migraine without a preventive in my system, but after almost two weeks with … Continue reading Irritability Isn’t Cute
Unhappiness Comes From…
“Unhappiness comes from living the life of two people--the one people want you to be and the one you want to be.” ―Shannon L. Alder
