Fear is a powerful emotion that each of us has experienced at some point in our lifetime. Some of us are good at managing fear and others easily succumb to the panic mode fear brings. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines fear as, “A painful emotion or passion excited by an expectation of evil, or the apprehension Read More
When It’s Over
Loss comes in many different forms; loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of a marriage, loss of a friendship, or loss of a tangible thing such as a home, car or family heirloom. While some themes of loss are common, expected even, others are not. Today it’s the “others” that has Read More
“Oh the Horror!”
Google “movie genres” and up pops a list that includes: Horror, Action, Western, Adventure, Thriller, Documentary, Animation, War, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Music, Science Fiction, Romance, Historical Period Drama, Fantasy, Chick Flick, Indy, Family plus a whole lot more. Personally, I love a good chick flick or romantic comedy. Action, historical drama and maybe fantasy are Read More
“The Pure Bliss of Ahh…”
Go, go, go and go some more!!! Sound familiar? With our forty-hour plus work- weeks, packed social calendars, kids’ pursuits, and church/community activities plus all the requirements of running a household: laundry, grocery shopping, house cleaning, cooking, and dishes, relaxation has become a priceless commodity. Lest anyone think I am casting stones, I will openly Read More
“Somebody Please Vote Me Off the Island”
The reality series “Survivor” hosted by Jeff Probst first aired in May 2000. For those folks completely out of tune with pop culture, the premise of the series, much like its name, is to see who will become the sole survivor. A group of strangers, usually around eighteen, is unceremoniously dumped on a deserted island Read More
“Fashion, Footwear, and Just a Touch of Vanity”
Shoes, shoes, and more shoes; how can one ever possess enough footwear??? I am absolutely convinced it is not humanly possible to own THE PERFECT shoe for every outfit/occasion. However, since I am no quitter, I have made it my life’s goal to do just that, acquire THE PERFECT shoe for every outfit/occasion. Trust me Read More
Dear Adults, Napping is Permitted
We arrive on the planet with an innate need to sleep, but even from the beginning, it seems our nature to fight that natural instinct. Why is that so? Ever been around a sleepy baby? They will cry and fight to stay awake, making themselves and everyone around them miserable. Once they finally collapse from Read More