

#Smile
Smiling is considered one of the world’s most powerful gestures. Most of us don’t do it enough. We walk around with our heads down...


Perfect Day Off (a short story)
When I woke up this morning the sun was just peeking over the horizon. It was early but that was okay. I wasn’t sleepy. In fact, it’s...


Dear Me
I recently attended an event where the participants were asked to write a letter to their twelve-year-old selves. I was very excited...


Sister Sister (a short story)
Bella looked at her phone’s caller ID. It was Lindy, her sister. She sighed, whispered a quick prayer of tolerance, and answered the...


Being A Grown Up
I remember being a teenager and thinking how great life would be as a grown-up. I couldn’t waiting until I turned 18, then 21. Ha ha! ...


Stupid Cupid
“Cupid’s been busy today,” exclaimed Marla’s co-worker. “Whoever came up with the concept of Valentine’s Day needs to hang by their...


New Year's Un-Resolution
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Well, it certainly is that time of year when we become reflective. Ultimately we review the past...


My Grown Up Christmas List
Last year I posted my grown up Christmas list. I kept it light and somewhat humorous because that was where my thoughts led me. This...


What If?
If we look at the condition of our communities and our world we often ask ourselves WHY? But if we look at ourselves and our individual...


Words To Live By
I love words. I love what they can do and the emotions they evoke. I especially love that I can string them together to create. It's hard...