Siblings are biologically connected in a manner like no other human relationship. We are all different and yet, the same. We share a unique DNA bond.
Death Shroud
Death. Darkness. Gone. Forever. Blackness rolls in, suffocating fog Vengeful hands squeeze hard No air, No air Silent screams travel nowhere Who hears the heart-wrenching pleas? No-one. No-one. Violent pain, heart numbing woe Where to go? No escape, death has struck Final. Done. No More. Salted tears stain my face Hope has gone, far, far Read More
Dear Aveeno, I Want A Refund!
At this stage in our lives, my husband does most of the grocery shopping, including buying beauty essentials for me. You know, the standard “must-haves” like shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, mousse, moisturizer, and so on. Do you want to know why he chose Aveeno?
Just A Small Town Girl
The phrase “Small Town USA” evokes a Norman Rockwellesque sense of the quaint, idyllic, sentimental portrayal of American life. Many small towns enjoy a unique community bond, the kind where everyone knows your name, your life story and would willingly jump in harm’s way to protect the members. Sounds charming, but downsizing from one area with a larger population to a much smaller one can be something of a culture shock.
Though The Journey Be Long
Weary traveler stares at the damaged path ahead
Disillusioned miles in her rearview
Each step forward invites new struggles
True Confessions of Not a Dog Person
There are dog lovers, cat lovers, and the “oh not so much” people like me. I don’t hate animals; I just don’t love animals. I believe animals should be treated with care and compassion, but my life is no less meaningful without them. Or so I thought.
Can I Get a Side of Affirmation, Please?
Affirmation, by definition, means emotional support or encouragement. Interestingly, affirmation is not one of my top needs, but just like eating inadequate quantities of fruits and vegetables leads to vitamin deficiencies, lack of affirmation may lead to an emotional rut, which is where I have found myself recently.