Life offers countless lessons that often make us uncomfortable. Discomfort arises when we grow out of a well-known zone into unknown territory. No matter how many times one goes through the cycle, it doesn’t get easier. There is usually some sort of pain or loss involved that is difficult to accept. I’m of the belief […]
We had been seeing each other a few months. Dating after divorce was challenging. He was a breath of fresh air in my crazy world. The relationship had been going well. It didn’t seem to matter that we lived on opposite ends of the tri-state area. There was no indication leading me to think it […]
Has anyone ever said “You are too nice!” Have you felt people assume you’ll go along with their plans because you never say “No?” How about never being asked what you would like to do thinking you will follow whatever is imposed on you? Men and women can fall in this trap whether or not […]
Many of us spend our days doing a job out of a sense or duty not love. Years passing with no mercy while we settle for a life that might not be what we truly desire. During a recent weekend away, I met a much older woman. She has been blessed with a full life. […]
There are encounters that will shatter all the rules. Love’s lightning bolt strikes without warning. It might be someone who won’t necessarily meet all the qualities on the checklist but can throw your ship off course. The relationship is whirled wind fun and high intensity excitement. Its fast and furious speed will drag you into […]
Everyone has fears from the rational to the irrational. Fears of death, heartbreak, poverty, people and the unknown. You see, when it comes right down to it, we can have a fear of anything. It is one of the most powerful of emotions. Crippling a human being if they allow it to take over. Fear […]
The MeToo movement was created to provide support for survivors of sexual violence. The group began to help young minorities living in economically disadvantaged communities deal with this traumatic event. The world took greater notice to the movement about a year ago. Celebrity voices stepped up to speak against the abuse of power being used […]
Los seres humanos tenemos el espiritu de boxeadores peleando batallas desde que nacimos. Hay personas que por naturaleza son luchadoras y reflejan alma limpia. Has conocido alguna vez alguien parecido? Tienes tu, una alma pura? Las caracteristicas de estos lindos seres son muy notable. Tienden ser seres generosos de corazon. Hacen obras altruisticas sin buscar […]
On Thursday night, I caught dinner with a girlfriend. Our hectic work and personal schedules made it challenging for us to find time to meet. The dinner was well worth the wait. Hours flew by before realizing the time. I decided to grab Uber home after dinner. It would make the commute less stressful and […]
Growing up in a household of mostly females, I still have trouble understanding the complexity of female relationships. During my lifetime I’ve known women who have enjoyed incredible friendships with other women, me included. My squad is small but we provide each other the necessary support to get through life’s challenges. Near or far, no […]