Age of Rage

Age of Rage

Have you noticed people around you seem agitated these days? Perhaps you see short tempers, whether it’s road rage, on social media, or people having a tantrum over what seems to be the smallest thing. Everywhere you turn people are showing anger in restaurants, stores, hospitals, hotels, airports and on airplanes.…

A Trip to the Past

A Trip to the Past

Recently, I was fortunate enough to visit my old stomping grounds. My hometown and places nearby that I grew up around. My family had a special event and we all (around 20) gathered in Branson, Missouri to celebrate. Jim and I arrived several days prior to the family get together in my hometown of Springfield, Missouri.…

Hope

Hope

I find myself hoping for different things every day. It could be physical, emotional, or possibly financial as well as other types of wants, needs, and thoughts. These thoughts give me direction and goals for the future. I am hoping for good health, great relationships, heartfelt love, forgiveness, wonderful memories and more.…

Time

Time

Time is slow but also fleeting. One minute you’re young and wishing for a certain milestone and the next you are wishing for time to stand still and not move forward. Sadly, this was the case last month when our precious Hooper crossed the rainbow bridge.…

Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Live Longer

Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Live Longer

Happy. What does that mean? According to the dictionary, it’s a feeling or showing of pleasure, satisfaction, or contentment. How often do you hear people say they are happy? Many polls have been conducted, especially since the pandemic regarding happiness. The group IPSOS, a global marketing research company, did one world study on the global happiness of 30 countries in 2022.…

Can Pigs Fly?

Can Pigs Fly?

According to Wikipedia, the phrase “when pigs fly” or “pigs might fly” is a figure of speech that describes an impossibility. The implication of such a phrase is that the circumstances will never occur. We have used the phrase in various forms since the 1600s as a sarcastic remark. …

Begin Anew

Begin Anew

Have you given thought to how much you can do with an entire year to bring more joy and fulfillment to yourself? Beginnings have so much promise for achievements and fresh adventures. We can be a better person, live our days to the fullest, and make some life changes.…