It's been five years since my father’s death, and I miss him. It’s funny how you miss someone more once you know they’re gone from this earth, and not just living in another place where you don’t see them often. Maybe “more” isn’t the right word. Maybe I miss him in a different way now.... Continue Reading →
The Deep Dark Christmas Secret That We All Share
Hey, you know what? I know a secret you’ve been hiding. That’s right, just like Santa, who knows if you’ve been bad or good, I know about that secret you don’t want anybody to know about. And you want to know why I know that secret? Because we all have the same secret. How can... Continue Reading →
What Would Dogs Say If They Could Talk?
Morning’s the time when my mind likes to play. Not sure what it is about washing my face and brushing my teeth that is zen-like, but many times this is where I get my best ideas. This is why I’m never far from paper and pen. When those ideas start flowing, they come so fast... Continue Reading →
Love & Relationships: A Many Questioned Thing
Have you ever just tried and tried (and tried) to figure out what some people want out of a relationship, but no matter what you say or do, it’s always the wrong thing? Well, what’s up with that? We all have some trying relationships in our life, and some we can walk away from, some... Continue Reading →
Collected Any Warm Fuzzies Lately?
Bet you’re thinking, “Gee, I certainly hope not!” Sounds a little like something you might have to see the doctor for. That’s hardly the case. Warm fuzzies are something you definitely want, something everyone should collect. Their name alludes to something soft and cuddly, something that feels good... really good! And that’s exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Make Her Happy on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is almost upon us, so I thought for those of you who haven’t purchased anything yet, I might help out a little with a few ideas. And let’s face it, that’s the majority of you guys out there. Women know that most guys don’t think ahead about this sort of thing, and that... Continue Reading →
Girls Night Is Great Therapy
Last week one of my friends got on Facebook Messenger and sent the word out that she needed a girls night. She'd been playing mommy pretty intensely for the past few months and just needed time away from home and children to remember just who she used to be. The rest of the gang chirped... Continue Reading →
No Comfort Like A Dog
Well, I finally did it. I didn’t think it would happen for a very long time, but I recently decided I’d lived alone for long enough, and was tired of coming home to an empty house. I didn’t know if I was ready for that big step just yet, not sure if I was ready... Continue Reading →
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution For You – Stop Making Them
Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Are you tired of hearing that question? Here’s a suggestion... stop making them. What’s the point anyway? You only make it a few days, a week, maybe a month if you are really disciplined about it, and then you break it, and you’re done. No sense in... Continue Reading →
A Holiday That’s Missing
I’ve been thinking a lot about holidays lately and how they work. I touched on this a few weeks back, while writing about Thanksgiving “Eve.” Holidays are not created equal. Some are definitely more important than others, and rightfully so. But what if they weren’t? Some holidays are what I call “Hallmark Holidays.” Their sole... Continue Reading →