blogging for change
No matter how much time passes, it doesn’t get any easier. The time between hurting gets bigger, but the hurt is still there, waiting to bubble to the surface. …not always for warned of the triggers, getting through most anniversaries without too … [Continue reading]
Nothing irks me more than hearing the phrase “there’s nothing to do!” It especially drives me nuts when accompanied by a whining voice. Kids are notorious for claiming “boredom” and expecting their parent(s) to find them entertainment. Lately I’ve … [Continue reading]
Living with fibromyalgia is as frustrating as it is painful. After working through the pain all week and not feeling up to anything at home in the evenings, my weekends are most often spent playing catch up on my household chores. But come Monday, … [Continue reading]
Do you feel alone or lonely? Adults' lives are filled with dichotomies. The more wrenches that get thrown into life, the more contrasting views that seem to apply to the same situation(s). I am faced with one of the most common single parenting … [Continue reading]
Have you ever wanted something/somewhere/someone so much, so bad... that you were willing to do almost anything to get it? No matter how counter-intuitive, no matter how hard it might seem... and it wasn't hard at all? Acting outside of our … [Continue reading]
What is it they say? "The only thing to fear is fear itself"... Ironically, fear is one of the biggest causes of failure. Failing to live life to its fullest, failing to try new things, failing to pursue dreams, or to love, even failing at the … [Continue reading]
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Leadership Notebook Prompt #1 What is leadership? I have been in a couple of scenarios where someone just stood out as a leader, whether or not they were officially assigned the role. In both cases the leader was so well connected with … [Continue reading]
Today is Leap Day and I want talk about Leaping for change... Most people accept change with a great deal of resistance. Fear of the uncertainty is a big obstacle. In my experience it is always best to leap. I like to take big leaps, but I also … [Continue reading]
The road to mental health recovery is a long, challenging one. There are curves and dips, mountains and valleys, switchbacks and stalls. Often moving so slowly we feel as if we're in reverse. Occasionally we truly are. Sometimes the entire process … [Continue reading]
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A social media/online influencer, who has been blogging for more than fifteen years.
We write about issues & activities of interest to us – doing advocacy/social justice work & personal expression. You’ll also find samples of amateur photography.
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