Four years ago, I was biting my nails and saying my prayers as my firstborn prepared to ship out for boot camp. His 4 year commitment to the USAF felt eternally long -- and I wasn't sure how I would do always wondering if he was okay. Those 4 … [Continue reading]
This season of autumn, so they say, is a time for letting go of that which no longer serves you. I have always looked at this concept from more of a philosophical viewpoint rather than on the physical level. However, this year, I have decided to look … [Continue reading]
This morning folks in the bay area rejoiced at the sprinkling of rainfall we were blessed with. Unfortunately, the rain did not last. I pulling on my long-abandoned running attire and slipped out for a run at lunch. The sky was cloudy but the sun was … [Continue reading]
These days, when folks get sick, the norm is to continue keeping on with life-as-it-were until one is no longer able. I don't believe in following along with norm in this regard. For the benefit of getting healthy, and for protecting the rest from … [Continue reading]
I remember being called to the door to meet one of my mom’s suitors. It wasn’t long after the divorce and, therefore, none of the men who came to call on my mom would have been good enough. But this meeting, in particular, left me with bad feeling … [Continue reading]