It's amazing how many interactions I've had in this lifetime. I've come across a lot of people. Some people are significant, others have said significant things and many have proven themselves to be quite insignificant. Some I stay in contact with regularly. Others have turned into friends on social media. Some I speak to less... Continue Reading →
for granted
Don't take anything for granted. It's a concept we've been reminded of over and over again the older we get. Not a single breath, not a single day, not a single moment. The cliché 'you never miss a good thing till it's gone' seems so simple but it's actually quite profound indeed. It's where appreciation... Continue Reading →
Amazing Grace
Somehow, Americans-and by Americans, I mean European originating people who took over a land mass already inhabited by natives, turned stealing into a holiday called Thanksgiving. We all sit at tables covered in the usual suspects to commemorate the day our ancestors decided to screw over the Indians and make a bunch of false promises. Please... Continue Reading →
The Unofficial Superhero
Anytime any of my girlfriends have told me they are pregnant, there's always a split second of hesitance before my reaction because two thoughts cross my mind. The first one is OH MY GOODNESS, YOU'VE DECIDED TO MAKE A TINY HUMAN AND THIS IS SO EXCITING!!!!! The second one is HOLY S#%* YOU'RE SOMEBODY'S MOM... Continue Reading →
Defeating the Dark Side
If you asked me to, I could come up with several reasons to cry at any given moment. I'm a basically a walking teardrop with a personality. Life, as I'm sure you've discovered, isn't all giggles and vacation. It's more like Star Wars minus the light sabers and space travel. It's about survival and defeating the... Continue Reading →