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
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
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
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
With each new generation comes new technology. My generation ushered in the home computer and a connection to the outside world via the Internet like none other before them. My children have never known a world without connectivity and are much more skilled at all the intricacies of hand held devices than I will ever Read More
Ever had one of those moments when you suddenly stop what you are doing, look around, and declare, “Oh my gosh, how did I end up here?” If our actions are not intentional and purposeful, it’s quite easy to get sucked into situations in which we never intended to participate, or to end up in Read More
Most of us have our “go to” spot, that place where we are completely relaxed and at peace. That place where we would stay and never leave. That place where we are carefree and innocent again, even if it is only for a short while. That place for me is any body of water be Read More
