Do you remember the story of The Little Engine that Could? According to my sources (aka Wikipedia), "The book is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work." Optimism? "The word optimism is originally derived from the Latin optimum, … [Continue reading]
I suspect that I’m not the only one who experiences bouts of insecurity from time to time. Whether it’s insecurity in my ability to achieve a goal, or one of a more personal level of inadequacy, the waves sneak up on me for surprise attacks. On … [Continue reading]
Pretty trippy, eh? Can you guess what it is? … [Continue reading]
It’s easy to appreciate what running does for me when I am forced to go without it. All forms of exercise offer a release, but none quite do the same as a nice hard run. I am, therefore, a bit of a mess. *sigh* … [Continue reading]
I love watching the fire dance, with the flames twisting and swaying just so. It's so exciting, so romantic. Come on baby... Light my fire … [Continue reading]