Compliments, by and large, are easier to give than to receive. I have no trouble sincerely complimenting someone for a host of reasons. A job well done. An achievement of a goal or milestone. A kind act performed. The compliments… Read More ›
Month: October 2018
A Star is Born: Scenes & Songs and Lines & Lyrics
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen A Star is Born yet, first of all, why haven’t you, and second of all, do not read this blog until you do. Seriously. I do not want to take away from the incredible… Read More ›
3 Years Later
Up until 3 years ago, October 20th meant one thing and one thing only to me. October 20 is the day my paternal great-grandfather was born, and even though he died in December 1986, I still think of him, especially… Read More ›
Bagged
Immediately after work, I headed to the grocery store. Off I went, with my grocery list and coupons in hand, to complete this routine task on a perfectly ordinary day. As I made my way through the aisles, the items… Read More ›
Trust the Process
Let it go. Allow things to unfold. Just be patient. Trust the process. I have heard these wise words, and variations of them, countless times over the years. Most of the time, these words have received a less than enthusiastic… Read More ›
Fare Thee Well
One of the perks of being an adult is the opportunity to reconnect with childhood friends. Taking a trip down memory lane together, while also getting to know each other as adult versions of our childhood selves, can forge a… Read More ›
Those People
A little over three years ago, I left my job at a local day shelter for men who are homeless for another position. That was the first time I left a job, not because I did not like it, because… Read More ›
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