The interest of most teenagers today lies in music, fashion, and technological gadgets; not so much in helping others. The less than pleasant disposition and overall supercilious attitude of most young adults doesn’t help their reputation either. As a result, most people view the teen years as a time of ...
Read More »When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Dear friend, I see you. I see your smile. I also see through your façade. I am very adept at playing the game all too well. The one you love is battling the dark, and you are running out of light. Your heart is begging for a flicker, a spark, ...
Read More »Lane Ends, Merge Right
Two roads diverged … and I chose the one that ended! Last week, I was driving to Nashville, Tennessee, and I was abruptly forced to change my route. Right in front of me stood a flashing sign that read: “Lane ends merge right.” Now, I was pretty certain of my path. ...
Read More »Sheriff Deputy’s Act of Kindness Goes Above and Beyond
With all the law enforcement bashing we have experienced for the past several months, years even, it is refreshing to hear praise of an officer who went the extra mile. And it is always wonderful to hear of the good deeds people do out of the kindness that lies within ...
Read More »Tension at the Splash Pad and an “Aha Moment”
Today, I took my kids, who all have special needs, to a splash pad. So when I saw some kids picking on my oldest, when all she wanted to do was play with them, the “mama mode” came out. But then I took a step back and watched the situation ...
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