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Nov 2, 2025

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The Definition of Adventure

There’s a big difference between the definition of a word and its meaning. When I think of a definition, I think of its denotation. You know, looking it up in a dictionary and seeing its definition in terms of something concrete or black and white. Then there’s the meaning of… Read more ⇢
July Challenge

As someone who has lived on an educational calendar for the majority of my life, summer is when I relax, reflect, and recharge my soul. June is like my complete play month. I roll with each day and never quite know what I’m going to do with it. July rolls… Read more ⇢
We Need Cloudy Days Too

It kinda feels weird to say we need cloudy days. Not in the literal sense (while that is true) but also symbolically. A cloudy day has its own vibe. It’s mellow, relaxing, and peaceful. And yet, on some cloudy days I feel a little bit in a funk, down in… Read more ⇢
Give Yourself a Fresh Perspective

I honestly thought I was going to lose my mind last night. I was working on my website. I created a page for my podcast called Best of the Best. It’s my eight most listened to episodes so far. I wanted to make it easy for someone to listen an… Read more ⇢
Own Your Oddness

My husband and I have a running joke. One of us asks, “Why are you so odd?” The other responds, “Because of POE (Product Of Environment).” In other words, we say the other person causes our oddness. Well, today that changed. While we were out for our afternoon walk, I… Read more ⇢
Where do you find joy?

Take time to enjoy the moments Sometimes the universe aligns itself and screams a message so loud that you can’t possible ignore it. I have been seeing ‘JOY’ everywhere lately. It was the topic of my most recent bible study plan. Then, one of my friends had this posted on… Read more ⇢
Pride is more than one month

I love celebrating people I love. Pride month gives me a chance to celebrate loved ones near and far more prominently. However, it also gives me the opportunity to reflect on my role as an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community beyond the month of June. These are ways I will… Read more ⇢
Let the Adventure Begin

I have always pictured traveling the world in something vintage with not a care in the world. Romantic musing, I know. And somewhat limiting. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes. Some resemble a cannonball into the deep end of the pool, while others look like dipping the toe into… Read more ⇢