A funny thing happened to me this week. I got accused of being too hopeful. Now, if you know me. You’ll know I’m a stressor, a worrywart, and an anxious bundle of curly hair that doesn’t like change. Yet, I was driving with a coworker the other day and we were talking work stuff. There’sContinue reading “Guilty of Hope”
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Writing Prompt; High School Lessons
Do you ever think back to your high school days? Would you consider them your “glory days” or are you just happy they’re over? If you have a moment, think about back then. What lessons did you learn? I don’t mean the typical school subjects. I mean beyond the math, sciences, arts, etc. What didContinue reading “Writing Prompt; High School Lessons”
Actions You Take
I’ve been playing a game called The Elder Scrolls; Skyrim recently. I’ve played it before, started quite a few run throughs. Finished only a couple–but, I’m sure I missed quite a few quests. The game is very big and very popular. It’s a fantasy game with dragons, elves, orcs, jarls, trolls, werewolves, and vampires. IContinue reading “Actions You Take”
Spring Storm
Thunder rumbles on the horizon as the storm clouds roll in.Half the sky is brightened while the other half dim.The top of the storm is bright. White and mighty like a castle.While the lower is dark and steady like troops marching to battle.It sweeps across the sky, thunder crashing in its wake.Lightning flashes from withinContinue reading “Spring Storm”
Journey to a Dream
You never know what you’ll encounter on the road to a dream. To know your destination or know a direction is one thing, but comes along the way–well, no one in the world can say. Sometimes a dream is a straight path, others require stepping stones. Maybe you discover a new dream along the way?Continue reading “Journey to a Dream”
One Victory at a Time
Are you a long time planner? Someone who has the next five to ten years all planned out? You have your goals and milestones. You’re going to reach this position at this time or accomplish this task in just a few months? I have goals that I’m trying to reach. A few small ones, someContinue reading “One Victory at a Time”
Teveta Golden Weaver
No matter where you are, you get used to seeing native birds. I can name off a bunch of birds that I see living in the wild around my house and at my workplace. Sometimes, you forget to consider that a native bird to you is something exotic to someone else. It’s no secret thatContinue reading “Teveta Golden Weaver”
Running Out of March
Hey guys! Did you realize there’s only one week left of March? We’re already three months into the year. I’m still writing 2022 on papers and forms and April is right around the corner. Kind of wild, huh? So, how’s your 2023 going? Is it great? Is it stressful? Are dreams coming true? Are nightmaresContinue reading “Running Out of March”
What You Think
What’s in your head right now?What are you thinking about? Is it good?Is it bad?Does it make you feel sad? Does it bring about hope?Or a bitter expression?Is it something sating your obsession? Is it causing you to spiral?Or making you smile? Whatever the thoughtIt can make or break the dayIt could be something toContinue reading “What You Think”
Happy Little Red Bird
Happy little red bird sitting in a treeHappy little red bird waiting for free meatStealing all the food that belongs to the storksTaking it away without bothering with forksHappy little red bird lives by the zooAnd knows all the exhibits where it can find foodSteal from the dogs before the pack starts its runSteal fromContinue reading “Happy Little Red Bird”
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