Not The Same

Many things are not the same as you remember them. Typewriters, while they sound cooler than all get out (as in they sound so freakin’ cool), are: hard to use; messy to maintain; in need of a lot of space; Read More …

It Isn’t Easy

These days, it isn’t easy… to complete the work. to be inspired. to find creativity. to be a teenager. Fact is, it isn’t easy to be any of those things at any time…it’s just maybe a little bit more challenging, Read More …

It’s a Family Day

When it’s Mother’s Day, it’s a family day…after all mom doesn’t want to be alone. She wants to be with her family. This year, more than ever. We miss our families. Normally, big groups of people, gathering to celebrate all Read More …

Best Laid Plans

Sometimes, even the best laid plans fall apart. That grad party you hoped to have. The wedding you dreamed of having at the perfect venue you booked. A baby shower for your first grandchild. That huge family, college or high Read More …

Slightly Accurate

If our way of celebrating Cinco de Mayo is even slightly accurate, I’d be impressed. Tacos or fajitas. Corona and Margaritas. Salsa, chips and guacamole. Loud music, lots of dancing and singing along. Embracing life. Fireworks. ….hopefully, these are slightly Read More …

Take the Time to Write

No matter what is happening, you should take the time to write… your thoughts. your well wishes. your beliefs. your thank yous. your inspiration to the world. your memories. your impressions of what is happening, right now (before you forget). Read More …

What You Make Of It

Life is what you make of it. Every single day. The little things and the big things. The mundane and the special. The times alone and the times together. The struggles and the celebrations. We all should be learning, and Read More …