It used to go without saying that being an American meant you respected many things we enjoy in our daily lives. Let’s talk about freedom. Americans do not quite understand what freedom really means in their daily lives. The freedom to travel. Free to speak your mind. Free to visit the resources such as our... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day 2022
Since the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas last week, I have been drained of emotions. I feel there are many Americans that feel the same as I do. My ask to you is to decide what course of action you will take to move the 50 Senators to stop voting along party lines. Personally, I want... Continue Reading →
Boise, Idaho #BansOffOurBodies
Pictures worth a few thousand protesters in Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho May 14, 2022 Boise, Idaho #ProChoice #WomensRights #MedicalFreedom #Privacy
You’re Not the Boss of Me! #FreedomToChoose
For the record, I am quite capable of making my own very personal decisions. I heed advice from professionals, not lawmakers intoxicated with power. This past week was one of mourning for many women in America. The Roe v. Wade preliminary draft from SCOTUS. Last week many women had to relive the extreme trauma of... Continue Reading →
We Can No Longer Take Life for Granted #Peace
There has been and continues to be so much drama and stress in our world. The pandemic brought severe illness, deaths, long term effects. And now, inflation which is a result of non-production worldwide for months in the beginning of the covid virus. Everyone wants to blame the wrong party for our woes. And now... Continue Reading →
Sometimes The Truth Really Hurts #Truth
Why is it that often the truth is such a blow that we literally feel physically hurt? Is it my heart? Was it my chest? Or, could it be just my brain? I just don’t know anymore. Our lives have been upended since 2020 with the pandemic. People have changed due to political situations. Rhetoric... Continue Reading →
We are Being Abandoned by Our Leaders #Democracy
I woke up with a start this morning from a dream that had abandonment issues. The news of a dear friend with a cancer diagnosis had me in a funk yesterday, thinking about others who have left me in my past. Grief is an odd devil of sorts, popping up when you least expect it... Continue Reading →
Looking Back Has Its Standstill Moments #MakeADifference
We all have the power to make a difference
And Yet, Here We Are #BeTheChange
Let’s face it, our lives have been upended since 2019. The do’s and don’ts have been overwhelming, the should and should nots are difficult to keep up with. I for one am exhausted. But it’s not what you think. I am tired of the negativity! I have been telling friends that America has become an... Continue Reading →
We Rise By Lifting Others #ShowKindness
I was in a crummy mood, mostly from the news the past few days. I took a time out and noodled on what I could do to be better. I have written in the past about giving daily gifts, right? Thinking about that reminded me about when I was in my 20’s and I worked... Continue Reading →