This time next week we should be all stuffed with great food, enjoying great company and watching the games. So, while most will be having turkey or ham, (mmmm yummy!) and a variety of sides, today I want to focus on the best part; dessert! Not sure about you, but I love cheesecake! My … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Cheesecake
Leave Your Politics At The Door
With all of the rancor and vitriol this election season has received and is still receiving, there is one thing to consider; the holidays are quickly approaching. Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away (November 24th to be exact) and that means that there will be family get togethers, both big and small. … Continue reading Leave Your Politics At The Door
How To Bridge The Divide
How do we bridge a divide that has cut so deep into the fabric of our nation? This is a question that may be the most difficult one for me to answer. As much as I would hope we would as a nation, come together to move our country forward, many (in the millions upon … Continue reading How To Bridge The Divide
Let’s Breathe It Out, Together
Work, relationships, illness and money problems are common reasons for stress, but this election cycle takes the cake! Let's take the mysticism out of de-stressing. Stress is the feeling of being put under too much mental or emotional pressure and is an unavoidable part of life, but dealing with it is possible. Although the cause … Continue reading Let’s Breathe It Out, Together
Tomorrow’s Outcome Is Up To You
With all of the hype and the future of our nation being tossed about, finding a calm place is next to impossible. If you have already vote, thank you! Your civic duty and commitment to it has been fulfilled, at least for now. Being a part of the community is vital for its success, but … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Outcome Is Up To You
How Emotional Are Your Views?
We like to think we’re rational beings. Realistically, you and I are just as illogical and emotional as the next guy. Democrats, Republicans. Liberals and Progressives are no more emotional than you and I are. Humans are emotional and routinely irrational beings. That’s just how it is. But you don’t have to live in the … Continue reading How Emotional Are Your Views?
Honesty is the Best Policy
“No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar.” -Abraham Lincoln A life of simplicity can be defined as a life that has removed all of the non-essentials. It is marked by oneness. It is uncomplicated. As a result, it is freeing. It allows our lives to be focused on the things that are most … Continue reading Honesty is the Best Policy
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
There are lots of ways to test whether a diamond is real. You can scratch it, heat it up, or look at it through a microscope. But can you tell whether a diamond is real at just a quick glance? Notice the way light is refracting Diamonds are so sparkly because of the way they … Continue reading Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
The Little Girl Who Wasn’t
I lived in a house from hell for fifteen years, from age three to a little over eighteen. There was constantly something happening. Doors flying open and shut, voices, footsteps. Nothing ever stayed where you put it. I was alone there a lot when my mother passed away and I was constantly terrified. One of … Continue reading The Little Girl Who Wasn’t
I Choose Happiness!
Happiness has been a controversial topic for many years now. Some people believe it is an end goal while others take it as the beginning point to greatness. People usually draw happiness from different things. Generally, happiness has to do with an emotional and mental state of welfare that can be characterized through pleasant and … Continue reading I Choose Happiness!
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