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  • Unpack.

    Unpack.

    I remember everything. Every horrible word. Every terrible action. I thought I had gotten rid of them by moving forward, but I hadn’t dealt with how their comments made me feel. Who are they,…

  • The Nudge We All Need

    The Nudge We All Need

    The elephant in the room says I haven’t been posting much. Who asked you, Ms. Elephant? Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have posted tonight, but I got a nudge from an unexpected source . More…

  • when there just isn’t anymore

    I find that people sometimes treat friendships like a pencil. In fact, like their favorite pencil. A fresh, new pencil is sharpened.  You anticipate that the abrasion on the paper will be sharp and…

  • when do you know the dance has ended? (part 2)

    Well? Do you know when? Would you say it’s when the song begins to slow down or when it fades out? I’ve taken some time to really think about this, but not from the angle…

  • when do you know the dance has ended? (part 1)

    Well? Do you know when? Would you say it’s when the song begins to slow down or when it fades out? I’ve taken some time to really think about this, but not from the angle…

  • the Art in my Heart (part 2)

    the Art in my Heart (part 2)

    Happiness. Happiness is the only word I can use to describe that night. For a split second at the airport (en route to Charlotte), I thought, “Is this totally crazy?  Like, what gives you…

  • the Art in my Heart (part 1)

    the Art in my Heart (part 1)

    Recently, a dear friend named Arthur was opening a new studio named Haven. He’s a talented guy and painting is just one of his many talents. I’ve known him for over 20 years. I…

  • Merry  Christmas 2016

    Merry Christmas 2016

  • …as the band plays

    …as the band plays

    Being on the drumline in college remains near the top of my list of “things I’ve had the best time doing.”  I loved every minute minute of it. I was in some of the best…

  • Before you Speak…

    Before you Speak…

    think. Sometimes, we lie to ourselves.  We’d like to believe that what we say have no merit, as if the words just fall to the ground never to be heard from again.  But words…

  • Spacial Awareness

    Spacial Awareness

    Some time ago, I was so consumed with the “what’s next” of my life. I could never fully appreciate what was happening all around me. I wasn’t living in the moment, because I was…