Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind. Anthony… Continue reading Colorado Chronicle
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Revisiting My Wild and Beautiful Past: Colorado Chronicle Part Four
Hotchkiss, CO: The friendliest town around. The next stop on our journey took to the west of the Continental Divide and into the North Fork Valley of western Colorado. The North Fork Valley is located on the north fork of the Gunnison River. The Valley comprises three small towns: Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Crawford. The Grand… Continue reading Revisiting My Wild and Beautiful Past: Colorado Chronicle Part Four
Crestone, Colorado: Colorado Chronicle Part Three
The spiritual mecca of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. As the road stretches out before us, I’m grateful for the company of my best friend, knowing that no matter where we end up, the journey together is what truly matters. ~Unknown We drove from Little Rock to Crestone in two easy but long, uneventful… Continue reading Crestone, Colorado: Colorado Chronicle Part Three
Norfolk to Little Rock: Colorado Chronicle Part Two
People plan, god laughs! The flight from Norfolk, VA, to Little Rock was delayed by about 90 minutes. Dang! I could have slept another hour. But alas, it is what it is, nothing to do but to surrender. My Son-in-law hesitated, feeling uneasy about leaving me unattended at the airport. He nervously repeated, “Just stand… Continue reading Norfolk to Little Rock: Colorado Chronicle Part Two
Road Trip: Colorado Chronicle Part One
Colorado Chronicle Part One September, 2024 I am heading west to visit family and friends, hug a mountain or two, and soak in the healing hot springs of the Colorado Rockies. I’m traveling with one of my besties and her dog. Colorado, here we come! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.… Continue reading Road Trip: Colorado Chronicle Part One
Where Did God Come From?
Every being holds that same beautiful Divine energy within them.
Mucking the Pond
Finding the real beauty and truth about yourself. In the early 1990s, I attended an eight-week training course at the Option Institute in Sheffield, MA. I was actively seeking to solidify more happiness in my life. After reading Barry Neil Kauffman’s book, Happiness Is a Choice, I was drawn to working with him. The program was intense. Every… Continue reading Mucking the Pond
Bumping Through the Rocky Rapids
Please note this is about incest and child sexual abuse and may be difficult to read. I got triggered by what someone said. Before I knew what was happening, I was dumped into a raging river and riding the wild, untamed rapids of emotional upheaval. The jagged rocks of unhealed, unresolved past trauma were sharp… Continue reading Bumping Through the Rocky Rapids
How Can I Help?
I sit at my computer, watching the little cursor blink, blink, blink, patiently waiting for my hands to make contact with the keyboard. I yearn for just the right words, words that will encourage and offer support for my readers. “What shall I write?” I muse. “What great knowledge shall I share today?” Then another… Continue reading How Can I Help?
What Did I Do Wrong?
Why Won’t You Talk To Me? I am picky about who I let cut my hair. I only want to work with a talented hairstylist skilled in cutting and styling my naturally curly hair. I’ve had some horrendous results from less experienced stylists, like uneven cuts, unattractive shaping, and disastrous use of hair products. Some… Continue reading What Did I Do Wrong?