Finding Joy

  • To Feel Secure

    To Feel Secure

    People are people. Most of the time we do whatever makes us feel secure. Some things make us feel secure that might scare other people to death — like doing new things or chasing dreams. Some things other people do might scare us to death. Sometimes we do things that offend others. Some things other… Read more

  • Did I Notice?

    Did I Notice?

    I woke up this morning. You did too if you’re reading this. What a wonderful gift! It’s the gift of a brand new day. Am I grateful for this gift? Did I notice my husband laying next to me? Did I notice my two dogs in bed with us? Did I notice the air was… Read more

  • The Other Side of Life’s Challenges

    The Other Side of Life’s Challenges

    I may not see it. I may not feel it. I may not understand it…yet; but on the other side of my challenges I will see, feel, and understand more. Once the challenge subsides I will gain a greater perspective. Some challenges last days. Some last months. Some last years. As we carefully navigate through… Read more

  • Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime:  Kristy and Faunne

    Friends Who Left Imprints for a Lifetime: Kristy and Faunne

    When I was 5 or 6 years old we moved to a new house across the street from Kristy. Perhaps childhood friends leave the strongest imprints since they are the first impressions and are the longest lasting memories. Kristy was my first best friend. Faunne moved in next door within a couple of years. I… Read more

  • I Give Up

    I Give Up

    Dammit, life is short. Almost 53 years of my own life have passed. 53 YEARS. Holding on to people or things that don’t give us life is really dumb. Why do I feel so damn guilty for the things I do, AND for things other people do? Seriously. When someone makes bad decisions, and they… Read more

  • Simpler Times

    Simpler Times

    Ever Wish You Could Start Your Life Over Again? I don’t know what it is or why I’m feeling this way. It might be a “mid-life” thing. It might be all the craziness in the world. It could be both. I keep feeling like my life is almost over. My mind wants to think about, and… Read more