You know you’re really old when you run into the people you worked with 30 years ago— who were younger…
1957 A year when kids were raised to be adults.
I was born in 1957. Obviously, I don’t remember a single thing about that year itself. I don’t remember the…
A Field Guide to Flea Market Talk
I’ve been walking flea markets long enough to know that there’s an entire language spoken there that doesn’t exist anywhere…
Am I a good judge of character?
“Red flags don’t disappear when you ignore them.” I used to think being a good judge of character meant I…
Why Are the Crusades Looked Upon Today as Something Evil?
With everything that is happening around the world today this question has been rattling around in my head lately, because…
When am I most happy?
I’m most happy when I’m at the beach, in the warm sun, and in the ocean. It’s that simple. The…
A Crisis of Confidence
“A society that loses trust in its referees eventually stops playing the game.” I don’t think the biggest problem in…
My Top 5 Grocery Store Items (And How I Finally Figured Out What Food Was Doing to Me)
Today’s WordPress prompt is: “List your top five grocery store items.” Another one of those “what are your favorites?” questions…
Describe a Man Who Positively Impacted My Life
“The people who shape us rarely announce themselves.” This is a hard prompt for me—not because I lack answers, but…
12 Reasons You May Have a Small Circle of Friends
Why Some of Us Keep Our Circle Small — And Why That’s Not a Flaw Over the years, I’ve noticed…
Is My Life What I Pictured a Year Ago?
Yes. And not by accident. “A goal without written documentation is just a wish” That answer doesn’t come from luck,…
What Skills or Lessons Have I Learned Recently?
Recently, I’ve learned something that sounds simple, but took me a lifetime to understand: real love isn’t a feeling you…