As I grow older, I’ve learned not to let things bother me the way they used to. Age has a … More
Tag: writing
The Old Wounds We Don’t Talk About — And the Strength That Came From Them
One thing I’ve learned is that discrimination isn’t unique to any one group — it’s something almost every minority faces … More
Oh Come On… With a Name Like Beebop, Who Do You Think They Are?**
Who Are My Current Most Favorite People? WordPress threw me another “deep thought” prompt today:Who are your current most favorite … More
Don’t Tell Me Young People Can’t Get Ahead Today
“I Bought My First Home at 16% Interest Let me start with the sentence that will probably get me in … More
Beach or Mountains? Oh, For the Love of God…
WordPress handed me today’s prompt and I immediately checked to make sure I hadn’t accidentally logged into a blog website … More
Why Kindness Hurts Sometimes
I’ve learned something about myself over these 69 years, and it’s not always easy to admit.I get burned — not … More
When a Full-Time Job Was 40 Hours
“With the best intentions came the worst outcomes” There was a time in this country when a full-time job was … More
Summer Love
Here we go again with another deep, life-changing WordPress prompt:“What’s your favorite month of the year?” I know my readers … More
Retirement Isn’t the End — It’s the Beginning If You Do It Right
People love to say, “Once you retire, you go downhill fast.” And yes, that happens to some folks. But the … More
The Hidden Danger of Influencers: They Control What You See
The more I study social media, the more obvious it becomes: influencers don’t just influence with their opinions—they influence by … More
The Favorite Place to Go in My City Is No Longer There
When today’s writing prompt asked, “What is your favorite place to go in your city?” my answer came instantly—but it’s … More
The Years I Can’t Get Back
I want to say something to every parent out there, especially the ones home with their kids all day. Don’t … More
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