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Verbal Clones

I could be part of the problem. One of my all time favorite quotes is by Maya Angelou: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” I subscribe to that ideal but lately, not so much. I’ve been consumed by cynicism (sarcasm’s evil twin). In a meeting today

Screaming Inside

My parents used to remind me to use my inside voice when I would yell or talk too loud in the house. I think this is a common phrase for kids. Now as an adult, I’ve experienced my insides actually screaming at me. On Wednesday the trip to the Emergency Room was…. scary. My insides

Screaming Inside

My parents used to remind me to use my inside voice when I would yell or talk too loud in the house. I think this is a common phrase for kids. Now as an adult, I’ve experienced my insides actually screaming at me. On Wednesday the trip to the Emergency Room was…. scary. My insides

Psychology of Change

On my way home today I received a $50 ticket. The police officer was nice and even told me the steps I will need to take to get out of the ticket since it was a ‘minor’ offense- not having an Illinois license. To get out of the ticket I will need to go to

Psychology of Change

On my way home today I received a $50 ticket. The police officer was nice and even told me the steps I will need to take to get out of the ticket since it was a ‘minor’ offense- not having an Illinois license. To get out of the ticket I will need to go to

Made for a Time

According to a recent tweet by @ChristineCaine: Odds of being born in a particular time, place, and circumstance are about 1 in 400,000,000,000. That stat takes the Esther 4:14 to another level of intensity: … Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this. (from the Message) I can’t help

Made for a Time

According to a recent tweet by @ChristineCaine: Odds of being born in a particular time, place, and circumstance are about 1 in 400,000,000,000. That stat takes the Esther 4:14 to another level of intensity: … Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this. (from the Message) I can’t help

Turning Point

Tonight marks the turning point. Long hours and lack of boundaries have filled personal time and encourage me to become the person I don’t want to be. The path I’m on equals the path to self depletion. A busy season has stretched into busy months. I. can’t. keep. up. The war stories of those who

Turning Point

Tonight marks the turning point. Long hours and lack of boundaries have filled personal time and encourage me to become the person I don’t want to be. The path I’m on equals the path to self depletion. A busy season has stretched into busy months. I. can’t. keep. up. The war stories of those who

Oversimplified Mess

Even my dinners have become an oversimplified mess. Macaroni and cheese dramatically improved my dinner from the usual bag of popcorn- 1 min. 45 sec. and wah-la dinner is served. Thanks blue box of cheesy processed noodles. Food cravings aside, I’m tired. I just need to write it. Tired. I simply can’t differentiate between what