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“That was 7 years ago, what does that have to do with now?” I have asked this same question numerous times. Sometimes the number of years changes. Sometimes who I am directing the question to changes. The point is always that is it about now, not back then. We have all had moments of thinking about a time in our pasts, but we don’t have to live in those moments anymore.Letting go of things that…

I’ve heard the saying “What does he/she bring to the table?” It’s something to think about, I guess. In whatever manner you have someone enter your life, what do they bring to your table? Do they bring financial security? Do they bring peace? Love? Laughter? Kindness? Knowledge? Do they actually add something of value or worth? Or, are they just occupying a seat that would be better filled by…

“Thank you for believing in me.” I’ve been told this by a couple of friends. No thanks were needed. I just wished they had believed in themselves. I understand that being in the middle of chaos that it can be difficult to maneuver through the corn maze. Sometimes, we all need someone to either help guide us through or just believe in us to give us the strength to get through it ourselves. When…

I can guarantee that I’m not alone is saying that 2020 was a year of unexpected events. Pandemic aside, it was my year of changes. What started out as heartbreak, devastation, and feelings of hopelessness turned to clearer vision, evolution, growth, and love. Some of that, I faced with great resistance. I wasn’t ready. I didn’t want to open up. I didn’t think I was deserving of anything positive…

“What about your friends, will they stand their ground? Will they let you down, again?” – TLC

I have said it before and I will say it again, until I’m blue in the face. I have some of the most wonderful friends that a woman could hope for. Our friendships go back over 30 years. We have lost touch and reconnected many times over. But, the most important thing is that we always reconnected. We…

Little Miss Runner was stopped dead in her tracks. What stopped me? Logic and reason. A voice of reason demanding me to stop listening to the “crazy” that was screaming in my head. “I object to your decision.” What?! I’ve never heard that one before. I’m not in court. It’s my life, and I can do what I want. After a conversation in which I kept trying to listen to my fears, I had to listen to what…

“You, my friend, use everything as a learning experience and make it work for you.”

“You are one of the resourceful people that I know. You’re always on top of your game.”

This was pointed out to me recently. I have not thought of myself that way. I find it incredibly interesting that others view me this way. I just know that it is the only way I know how to be. I don’t put thought into it.…

What I’ve Missed

Human touch. No, not THAT kind! Get your mind out of the gutter. A simple hand shake, or even better, a big hug is what I have taken for granted. Though, the other kind of human touch would be nice right about now. Ha! But, I digress. I miss the physical touch of another person.

I’ve never been a cuddly, snuggly type of person. I admit to that. I can and will snuggle a child or an animal for…

“I had a dream I got everything I ever wanted Not what you’d think And if I’m being honest It might’ve been a nightmare” -Billie Eilish

Dinner dates and flowers. That is what a lot of people want. Little gifts bought for them. Those bring smiles to faces. Me, though appreciated, those things don’t mean as much to me. Never have. Handwritten, small notes to me, morning texts or calls, my cup of…

My Father’s Eyes

“Your dad is going now. Don’t speed to get here, because you will not make it in time. As you requested, he is not alone, he is not in pain, and he isn’t scared. Just come now.”

That phone call plays over and over in my mind. I was not there. But earlier in the day, I was able to say goodbye to my dad. For a brief moment during a visit, he opened his eyes, looked at me, smiled and said,”Hi,…