I can't wait until September 20, 2024, because that is Virginia's first day of early voting. I will be there that morning to do my part to save democracy by voting for Harris and Walz. I will do my part, and then I plan to go
I was listening to my music the other day, and a random song popped up. It was the song "Everything's Alright Now" from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. I remember watching the movie in the theater when I was a kid in 1973. Local churches protested,
I'm slowly getting back into the habit of writing every day. Here are a few things that I thought about to help me establish and maintain my new writing practice. I swore to myself many times that I would start writing regularly, and finally, I think that is
I recently debated the status of this webpage because no one had subscribed for many months. I realize this is an organic process; it takes time and care. After all, I am the sole person accountable for creating the content, which means I cannot blame anyone but myself for its
I recently got into collecting stones and crystals after fascinating conversations with people discussing their emotional and physical health benefits. I am not a spiritual person, but perhaps there is some energy from stones and crystals that I can appreciate without someone getting nailed to a tree in the process.
"Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted." John Lennon This quote from John Lennon neatly sums up how I feel about life now. I no longer see life as an obstacle but as an opportunity. I learned to accept that no matter what the world wants me to
I thought this picture was perfect for what I was about to write. The image of the water flowing around me is how I feel about life's problems. I don't put any effort into things that will pass me by because that only interferes with my
“Democrats gather to enshrine their audacious power play.” That screaming headline on CNN’s webpage shows just how completely pro-Trump CNN is these days. The mainstream media has failed us completely. You don’t see CNN talking about the Nazi Trump and his brazen attempt to overthrow the government
Self-discovery is hard. When I find out something about myself that I don’t like, or want to change, I feel guilty as if I committed some crime. This feeling is especially true when dealing with people you thought cared about you. Experience proves they don’t care, but
I feel great today. Hal and I went to an acupuncture specialist, and I got my sinuses treated. I felt immediate relief, and the pressure inside my head vanished. I haven't felt this alive and energetic in months. It seems like this summer has been extremely hard on
Over the last four years, I have found that journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, offering numerous benefits that can enhance personal growth and understanding. I keep coming back to this as I struggle with being a writer, at least in my own mind. Writing isn’t
Sheryl Crow had a hit song back in the 90s with the lyrics, “Every day is a winding road. I get a little bit closer to feeling fine.” Those words perfectly describe how I approach my life now. Each day represents new opportunities for self-improvement and self-reflection. I’