teaching (and learning) how to be content in a world that's searching for instant happiness
This lesson took me a really long time to learn. I've hurt people. I know I have. I don't need it pointed out to me. I don't need other people telling other people about it. I don't need other people to act like it doesn't matter. It DOES matter. I've been hurt by people. I don't need to point it… Continue reading You Can Forgive Without Forgetting
I have a banker friend (yes, I do have A friend) who I talk to every few months about important life issues and the world in general. He's a hell of a guy and I went to college with his wife, so they've known me a long time and we can pretty much say anything… Continue reading What do we REALLY deserve?
Some would say I'm an odd duck (or I guess an odd flamingo in this case). Here are a few examples ... I'm pretty much always early to everything. It drives me bonkers NOT to be at least 15 minutes early for doctors appointments and the movies. I physically cringe when people walk into a movie… Continue reading to each their own
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking I've completely lost my mind. Nope ... been there done that and didn't even get a free t-shirt from that trip. This post comes to you from a mostly clear mind only slightly hyped up on tea with Splenda. Here's a mostly serious question for you ... Why… Continue reading Declutter Date Night
I'm working with someone now who's found themselves in a very bad situation. Long conversations and working through what happened resulted in me asking "why did you agree to this?". The answer was "It was just easier to go along. I didn't want them to throw a fit." ... and there it is The conversation… Continue reading Say “NO!” to the Fit Throwers