joiWee In PayNe

This time of year is bitter-sweet. Some people are happy. Also, there are a number of individuals who are despondent. The appearance one gives could very well be a mask. We can veil so many underlying emotions…joy, pain, hurt, shame, etc. A kind word or gesture of most any sort can be a welcoming andContinue reading “joiWee In PayNe”

ndfeWshun

In so many areas of our lives, things come together to make something work. A number of us are familiar with the phrase “when two or more come together…”. The fact of the matter is that no one thing makes for a great outcome. Collaboration is key in forming a successful union. We are allContinue reading “ndfeWshun”

agAknee N giVeng

The one thing I have noticed is that giving is a really hard thing for a number of individuals. There are so many ways to distribute, and the cost varies. Isn’t that interesting? One would think that handing out is the pleasure of the one handing out. It has been seen that bequeathing is oneContinue reading “agAknee N giVeng”

lAnd(exE)skape roWte

We find ourselves in spots where it seems there is no way out. A number of situations seem to be a maze to move through. Getting to the destination is the core of the journey. Going through to get to is the whole idea. When we think about the countless ways of getting toward desiredContinue reading “lAnd(exE)skape roWte”

spAishus

We want to stay connected while keeping “a safe distance”. Would this fall under oxymoron? Hmph! Something to ponder. Getting too close has been a concern for a number of people. These individuals would rather you have not any information on or about them. You’ve heard the phrase, “I’m afraid of being hurt”? Some leaveContinue reading “spAishus”

gramMir shoTz

What is it you are a stickler about? Most all of us have that one thing that really “burns me up” as my grandmother used to say. It is that one thing or could be a number of things that when a person does or says it, we practically cringe. Mine is grammar. I couldContinue reading “gramMir shoTz”

wRyte oN traXe

Have you ever heard someone say their life is ‘right on track?’ When I first heard that said, I thought to myself, they must really have it together. As I journey through this entity I see things so very different. With the many roads to travel from point A to point B, learning is immeasurable.Continue reading “wRyte oN traXe”

syDes mahTur

Why does so much seem like a competition? We are constantly taking sides on a number of things in life. My team is better! My group has a nicer sound! My my my! If you’re doing things a certain way or rooting for a particular group, you’re alright. What? These people aren’t any closer toContinue reading “syDes mahTur”

itZ alL wiThin reeCh

A phrase I’ve been hearing for a number of years is “reach out”. This is a way of connecting with others. In order to truly come together – we have to extend ourselves. That can be done in a number of ways. When one reaches out, they are offering a hand in some form orContinue reading “itZ alL wiThin reeCh”