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Lately, the news has been fraught with fear-mongering, hatred, racism, bigotry, and general malice and negativity toward all.  Maybe the news has always been that way.  But maybe not.  To me, it seems worse.  This trend started before our Republican … Continue reading →

2016.  A new year.  A new start.  A new me.  A new you.  A new us.  A time of renewal.  Shed the old, bring on the new.  The better.  The improved.  A blank canvas.  Just waiting to be painted upon. … Continue reading →

Christmas.  Right around the corner.  Sneaking up on me.  Can you feel it?  I’m hesitant to suggest that Christmas is a humbug, but honestly?  I’m not feeling the Christmas spirit – yet.  It just doesn’t seem to be measuring up … Continue reading →

Who puts the fun in dysfunctional? Families! I feel fortunate that my family was small – my parents, an older brother, and me. Our grandparents died when we were fairly young. Our extended families (aunts, uncles, cousins) lived quite some … Continue reading →

Events occasionally spin out of control. To each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Meaning, simply, actions have consequences. No one argues that point, but when they take a life of their own, moving in a direction you … Continue reading →