Sep 5Member-onlyWhen the Bruises Don’t ShowThere are many forms of abuse, and they are all equally destructive. I have always thought that emotional abuse was one of the worst forms because it is easily hidden and hard to prove. Those being abused often blame themselves or don’t say anything because they don’t think anyone will…Emotional Abuse2 min readEmotional Abuse2 min read
Sep 4Member-onlyFueling Your Creative FireWhat does it take to light your creative fire? What do you need to motivate you to create? Are there people in your life who try to extinguish those flames? The life of a creative can be a roller coaster ride because one minute we can have a million great…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Aug 30Member-onlyWomen Should Not Apologize for SuccessWomen often talk about wanting more equality with men, but sometimes the barriers in our way need to be torn down by us. We sometimes have some issues with the way we react to the success of another woman. Have you ever felt guilty when you share an accomplishment with…Success2 min readSuccess2 min read
Aug 22Member-onlyA Few Things That Make Life EasierOne of the reasons I love my office is that I am surrounded by things that make me happy, cause me to laugh, inspire me, and lift me up. There are photos/cards/words of wisdom/journals and many other things. I was sitting here thinking how important it is to surround ourselves…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Aug 21Member-onlyThe Healing Power of MusicMusic has such powerful energy. When I feel a little lost, music saves me. Recently, life threw me a curveball, and I was feeling unsettled. I was sitting in my kitchen when suddenly I received an update notification from the photo app on my phone. I have never opened this…Music2 min readMusic2 min read
Aug 19Member-onlyDo Diets Work?We all have a rough idea of what we should eat as a healthy, balanced diet, but it isn’t always that easy to do. When we have a hectic lifestyle that may include a full-time job, children, school, and activities grabbing fast, easy-to-eat food sometimes takes the place of sitting…Diets2 min readDiets2 min read
Aug 18Member-onlyWhen Should Someone Not Be Allowed to Drive?When Should Someone Not Be Allowed to Drive? Receiving a driver’s license is a rite of passage. It symbolizes freedom, independence, and hopefully responsibility to drive safely. When someone’s age, addiction, or distraction affects that ability to drive safely, the family and often the police have to step in to…Driving3 min readDriving3 min read
Aug 18Member-onlyThe Voices God SendsHave you ever been thinking about something, and when you ask a question you hear an answer in your mind? Two years ago, we lost our dog, and because of Covid it was more difficult to adopt at shelters, so I wasn’t sure where to look for our next dog…Messages3 min readMessages3 min read
Aug 17Member-onlyKeeping Your Cool While RunningOne of the topics everyone is talking about this summer is the heat. Even living in a city called Hotlanta has been a little warmer than usual. I also have been running quite a few races this summer, so it was crucial to find ways to stay cool while running. …Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Aug 9Member-onlyIf a Stranger Enters Your HouseMost of my intriguing ideas to write about come at bizarre times. I was giving my grandson a bath today after he managed to cover himself from head to toe with dirt while playing outside. I was looking around the room, and I started to think, “If someone came into…Identity3 min readIdentity3 min read