Advocacy, Access, and Movement for the Silenced.
Today I received a visit from a friend of mine, by the name of Mike. It was also kind of him, to bring us a pick-up load of firewood, that he graciously gave to us. It’s always a pleasure when I get a visit from anyone. However, Mike’s visits just always seem to be that…
Today I was given the gift of another day. I have decided to place my focus on the here and now. I will of course keep an eye on my recovery. Inspired by more of Josh’s weekly visits, and the continued reviews of the book, “A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE “. This life we lead, so…
How quickly the winter of your life, sneaks up on you. You spend your youth wishing for your future and you spend your future, wishing for your youth. I guess that is the irony of life, never content with the time you are living in right now. Always either saying, “I can’t wait until… “,…
It’s 10: 00 pm on November 4th, and I’m sweating harder than a fattened turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday! I’m not sure whether it is global warming, climate change, Indian summer, or whatever they are calling it these days. Oh, wait a minute, I’m not allowed to say Indian summer am I? I guess I’m…
There are said to be five stages of grief, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It is unfortunately something we all experience at some point in our lives. There are things we can do to lessen the results of grief, like maintaining our family ties and keeping a strong connection with our faith. The way…
Like the quill pen and Blockbuster Video stores, Daylight Savings Time is an idea, that has outlived its usefulness. First enacted on March 19th, 1918, it was done to conserve resources during World War 1. It lasted for just seven months. As opposed to the common myth, that it has something to do with farming….
The “avoidance of the depletion of natural resources, to maintain an ecological balance. ” That is how Oxford Languages, defines sustainability. In reality, there can be other types of sustainability, which don’t involve ecological resources. For instance, someone may be involved, with the financial sustainability of either themselves or a business. In that case, they…
My sister’s eldest son, my first nephew Michael, passed away last Tuesday, October 18, 2022. My heart goes out to her and Michael’s birth father, Michael Senior. I dedicate this post to my sister Theresa, Michael Sr., Michael’s daughters, and my dearly departed nephew Michael. I can’t begin to imagine the pain that losing a…
I was watching a little TV the other day, and I realized that we’ve come a long way since the days of Dick VanDyke and Snap, Crackle, and Pop. Being advertised, was a deodorant for your butt! I kid you not. The product is called Lume, and the lady spokesperson was suggesting you apply it…