appreciating the everyday

News to me We’re always becoming someone new, even on days that feel repetitive. Every experience nudges us a little. Every conversation shifts something. Every disappointment, every joy, every ordinary…

Little white lies Generally, it's not a great description since it has been overused to the point of exhaustion. It works well as a polite rejoinder for some folks who…

Yes, arguing again At times, I push back against reality. I hide it by doing it quietly, but it slips out because my filter likes to hear me speak my…

It's not dirty All messes are not a mistake. If you have ever visited a museum and wondered what the artist was thinking, you understand what I mean. Chaos can…

Hidden everywhere The best sweet treats are a lot like you and me. The inside is the best part. There is a fast realization somewhere between the time you spilled…

That hurts Humans have an amazing power that is on display when they see someone in pain. We actually wince when we observe another person who stubs their toe or…

Multicolor Scientists apparently don't know how we fall asleep or how we wake up without an alarm. Yet, we all do it constantly. It boggles the mind that insomnia could…

It's History This might haunt you a little, but it's a useful one to refer to you when you need it. Time took on a new designation for me a…

Who will be there Let's discuss death. No need to be afraid since this will help you plan better. When I pass a cemetery and see a funeral or notice…

More paperwork There are occasional circumstances that require arriving early to get in line to wait. That's right, let's talk about time that does not seem to mean anything. It…