About the Ahmaud Arbery verdict: it’s a shame that the nation was holding its collective breath and hoping that the jury would convict. I can’t speak for the nation, but I certainly thought that there have been times when a jury of supposed peers should have gotten something right, only to have gotten it wrong. Continue reading “A Word About Entitlement”
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The Gift of Sharing
A few months ago, I was in the midst of planning an event that turned out even better than I imagined, but it took a mental toll on me. You know who placed the most pressure on me? Me. “What if something goes wrong? It would be the worst thing ever,” so I thought. “WhatContinue reading “The Gift of Sharing”
Here’s to More “Happy” Days
I can count on one hand the times that I have hosted my family on a holiday. Mainly because I don’t enjoy cooking holiday food (or much more than breakfast food if I’m totally honest). It’s also because once when I hosted, I felt tension in my home amongst a few of my guests, andContinue reading “Here’s to More “Happy” Days”
Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)
A year ago I shared this on social media, and it is still relevant today. 1. Over the years I have received some really thoughtful gifts and some not so great gifts. I have always tried to take into account that the giver had good intentions and I need to thank them. There’s an artContinue reading “Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)”
I’m Done!
Over the course of my life I have had to move on from relationships that I realized weren’t mutually beneficial. In some cases it was obvious. I’m not talking about friendships with those that I don’t always talk to, because when we talk, we can pick up where we left off. In this case, I’mContinue reading “I’m Done!”
Holiday Fashion Tips
A few weeks ago I shared that I went to a ball and was ecstatic that I wore a gown that was comfortable and stylish at the same time. Even though the Omicron variant is here, I feel that we will still be celebrating at holiday parties, so it’s time for some tips on howContinue reading “Holiday Fashion Tips”
Random Thanksgiving Thoughts
I originally wrote this a year ago, but the sentiments remain the same. If you’re not out shopping, enjoy. Random Thanksgiving Thoughts. They aren’t as lighthearted as my previous entries, and that’s okay. Plus, you’re most likely not doing much today, hopefully, so you might as well read my musings. Or don’t. I’m thankful forContinue reading “Random Thanksgiving Thoughts”
We Failed the Assignment
Yesterday we learned that Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty. To quote the beloved Forrest Gump, “That’s all I’ve gotta say about that.” However, it does make me think about the importance of voting for individuals at all levels of government. Period. I’ve been seeing the phrase, “he or she understood the assignment” a lotContinue reading “We Failed the Assignment”
Feeling Fancy
Last night I attended a formal affair and put on a fancy dress. The best part about that particular dress is that I wasn’t worried about having to hold in my stomach the whole night. I didn’t think much about this 10 or even five years ago. Keeping weight off in older age is indeedContinue reading “Feeling Fancy”
Don’t Go it Alone
I recently learned that a woman, who I will call “Connie,” who worked in one of my past health provider’s offices, passed away early in October. It turns out that only her husband and daughter knew that she had a terminal illness. The person who told me had been her close friend for over 30Continue reading “Don’t Go it Alone”
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