My word for the year 2022 was 'HOPE'... I believed for 'new life' in every aspect of my being, because the prior 2 years felt so dark and heavy... as a result of the pandemic. What I did not realize at the time was that: HOPE + CONTROL (aka MY plan) = Oxymoron They simply... Continue Reading →

It wasn't very hard finding something to be grateful for this morning. All I had to do was open the front door and stick my big toe out... and I quickly realized how fortunate I am to have a roof over my head! It's Christmas Eve today, and temperatures are frigid! As a matter of... Continue Reading →

Dear 'Santa', For Christmas this year, I ask for 'rest'. Sincerely, Emma. So..... I really love this time of year! Not only because its the holiday season, but because contrary to the norm, I have made 'my' holidays synonymous with rest. Each year, as the holidays draw nigh, I eagerly look forward to lots of... Continue Reading →

Okay, I realize that what I'm about to say might sound very contradictory and downright hypocritical, but I'm going to say it anyway... Although I'm incredibly grateful FOR turkey, I'm even more grateful that I'm NOT a turkey! Just saying! Seriously though, can you imagine what life would be like? Constantly living in fear of... Continue Reading →

This week, I’m taking some time off from my day job… No, it’s not because of Thanksgiving as you may be inclined to think, but rather because I'm tired and I need some rest! You see, as an introvert, I have a responsibility to balance my activities. My health depends on taking time away from... Continue Reading →

Helloooooo… Can anybody hear me?!!! Is anyone there??? he screamed... yet not a sound left his lips! Crawling under the bridge to escape the freezing rain, he tucked his tattered coat tightly around him but it barely made a difference. It was cold. It was windy. And he was hungry. The shelters were all full,... Continue Reading →

I've always believed that doubt and worry are equivalent to 'wasted energy'! Just me? I mean, if there's something we can do about the thing that we're worried about, then we need to go ahead and do it; but if not, then what's the point in fretting over it? especially if fretting won't 'fix' it?... Continue Reading →

I returned a few moments later, carrying a tray that had a huge mug of piping hot tea and a plate loaded with very crispy toasted cinnamon raisin bread. The thick bread slices were so browned that margarine ran down the sides like 'liquid gold'. I plopped down onto the floor, secured myself in a... Continue Reading →