Authors Note: I don't want to write this. It's way too personal, and deeply private, but I feel it is my responsibility to punch this subject matter in the face. I have to speak up. I am omitting the names of the innocent. I am protecting the people I value most. But I'm also speaking … Continue reading Don’t Come For What You Don’t Understand
Respect
Always A Funeral…
If I tallied up all the funerals I have been to, it would be a percentage of over 99%. How many weddings have I been to? Three. Please don't invite me to anything you don't truly want me to attend. Let me clarify that my own family has chosen to exclude me from every wedding, … Continue reading Always A Funeral…
It’s Not So Much The Journey…
“It’s not so much the journey that’s important; as is the way that we treat those we encounter and those around us, along the way” ―Jeremy Aldana
When Someone You Love…
“When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect, and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an option, as well.” ―Shannon L. Alder
Sometimes In Life
“Sometimes in life, we may have to experience solitude, the baseless accusations of people, the betrayal and misunderstanding of trusted and loyal ones, the great judgments and suggestions of ‘they that know better’, and a moment of a state of double mindedness. But those are also for good, for they are the very things that … Continue reading Sometimes In Life
It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts
“It's okay to disagree with the thoughts or opinions expressed by other people. That doesn't give you the right to deny any sense they might make. Nor does it give you a right to accuse someone of poorly expressing their beliefs just because you don't like what they are saying. Learn to recognize good writing … Continue reading It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts
American Values & Respect
On the 26th of January, newly inaugurated “President Trump” (Which will remain in quotes because I cannot say it with a straight face.), gave a speech from Philadelphia. Living a handful of miles outside of Boston proper, this was “Breaking News”. I’m sure it was “Breaking News” all across this country, really. I listened, but … Continue reading American Values & Respect
Things Money Can’t Buy
Sadly, health should also be on that list. Especially when you suffer from something where funding is not a priority in terms of helping find a cure. Where's Jerry Lewis when you need him?!
Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
Where The Hell Does The Year Go? Every year I’m semi-amazed I’ve survived and gotten this far: Both in life and in the day-to-day struggle. I have a lot to be grateful for. I’ve had an incredibly rough two years. The years before that were not perfect, some were horrific in their lack of kindness, … Continue reading Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 