Our presence is the present

The holiday season brings a lot of memories with it, most of them good, many of them have us reflecting back about people who aren't here with us . Our relatives and loved ones who have passed away, gone, but not forgotten. Many of us celebrating the holidays, maybe the first time with someone missing,…

Seize the day! or at least your birthday…

39 is mine! My last post was about my blog's birthday, this one is about mine. Yep, it's my birthday today! My new mantra is 39 is mine! Take the day and the year by the hand and lead it forward... 39 is mine is a great mantra because it speaks to the fact that…

Bad? or Better?

We made it! Two weeks in and I feel like I'm just now catching up...The new year has started, and along with it the sense of optimism that washes over the world. It always feels like such a relief,  everyone seems so excited, determined and motivated. Out with the old? You know what that means, everywhere…