Appreciate can be defined different ways; “recognize the full worth,” “to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable,” or “to be grateful for something.” The definition ought to be expanded to include that one may also appreciate not just something, but someone. Appreciating beauty and value in things seems easy, but Read More
It’s been said that patience is a virtue. If that statement were true, then I would probably be considered virtue-less because patience and I are not good friends. While I am fully capable of waiting, I am definitely not a fan. Sadly, life does not fit into a tidy little box and whether I like Read More
The Fray has a song entitled, ”All at Once”. The song is about a lost relationship, but there is a stanza, “Sometimes the Hardest Thing & the Right Thing are the Same” that often plays on my mental jukebox when I am struggling with a difficult decision. These past few weeks the verse has been Read More
Ever pondered what kind of legacy you’re leaving? Maybe you think legacies only occur after your time on earth is through? Or maybe, you don’t figure your life has been memorable or significant enough to leave a mark on this world. Think again. Whether we realize it or not, we all leave an imprint on Read More
What’s a girl to do when she and a friend plan a day trip of either hiking or kayaking but excessive rainfall creates so much water accumulation that the choices are no longer viable? She does what anyone in that situation would do, attends a women’s semi-professional football game, of course! The aforementioned circumstance is Read More
Music is a remarkable tool; it can soothe a crying baby, calm a frazzled adult, unite a diverse group of people, bring division, transform a dull event into an electrifying one, and transport the psyche to another time and place. According to Wikipedia, music is found in every known culture, past and present. Even the Read More
If ever there was a night to party, tradition dictates that it is New Year’s Eve so here I go, ever being the troublemaker and wondering why? Why does the turning of the calendar, on this one particular day, bring with it so much merry making? Other than the changing of the digits, that follow Read More
