Grief has a way of changing you. I never really understood it until about two years ago even though I’ve had my fair share of grief before that. Grief. What is it? Depends on where you look. You can google... Continue Reading →
I began my 2017 summer with a single thought: live in the now. I heard someone respond to that with, "No one can always live in the now." That person was correct, and so very wrong. Over the last few... Continue Reading →
Really, the all time truth about migraines is... They. Bloody. Suck. You can end your reading right now if you want because, honestly, there really isn't getting around that one fact. I spent most of my day yesterday battling a... Continue Reading →
I've been doing these exercises and last night I realized things sure aren't the way they used to be. Now, some people can see that simple statement as a negative. Someone will always see the negative in things. Quite frankly,... Continue Reading →
It's been almost two years since my husband and I said enough is enough and laid all our cards on the table. Before that, life was pretty miserable for nearly two years. We fought all the time. We tried to... Continue Reading →
I picked a topic for August before July ended. And I was determined to make it happen. Then, you know, life happened. And then it happened again. And again. It's been an interesting month for sure. I can't seem to... Continue Reading →
I thought of my dad today. Which, really, isn't something new since I think about him all the time. But, today, I was reminded on how fragile life is. An old friend of mine is hurting with the loss of... Continue Reading →
A year and a half ago a journey was started after what felt like losing everything I was. I stepped into an office that housed people who did social services not knowing what I was getting myself into. I was... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again where the world celebrates. Everyone is thinking of New Year Resolutions. Some New Year Resolves. Others laughing in merriment as they look back at what they were able to do. And there are some,... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 