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Anxiety, Change, and a Place We Call Home

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. ~ Frederick Douglass       Change. I’m not good with it. Don’t roll with it. Don’t embrace it. However, it’s impossible to move forward without an occasional tweak to the status quo. Today is moving day, and I find myself sitting amongst the remains of what used to be, my writing space. I’m not leaving my home but the anxiety, which is driving my…

It’s hurricane season in New Jersey, and when forecasters begin hinting at the possibility of any significant event, panic ensues. The inevitable pandemonium that comes with storm prepping is most obvious in local grocery stores. Shoppers scramble to grab loaves of bread, cartons of milk, snacks, water, batteries, and apparently, frozen pizzas. Chaos reigns supreme. The tide is high…   This week,…

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. ~ Brene Brown     I have no tolerance for bullshit so, allowing people to muck up my life with drama or self-centered behaviors is not a reasonable option. In order to avoid the inevitable boat-rocking nonsense that comes from life without limits, I’ve taken to setting clear, consistent…

Confessions of a 9.8

Following a brief but much-needed summer hiatus, I’m back and ready to roll. Today I am honored to have my friend, and editor, Jessica Swift as my guest on the blog. She is here to share a powerful story that will resonate with many readers. I could ramble on about how amazing Jessica is an editor, writer, and person but instead—I’ll let you see it through the passion in her words. Enjoy the post…

Dear Dad…Letter From A Deadbeat Daughter

Dad, Yesterday was your birthday and for the first time, I forgot. In my defense, I did not exactly forget, I have just been completely self-absorbed, living with my head up my ass, and I neglected to notice the date. I was advised of my oversight via an early morning text message from Mom, which I’m sure bothers you more than my unintentional thoughtlessness. Everyone in the family is aware of…