My Wednesday blog is arriving on Friday this week. Between an unexpected ER visit and a few technology hiccups, life had other plans. I hate having an IV put in. Iรขโฌโขm sure Iรขโฌโขm not the only one. Honestly, I canรขโฌโขt imagine anyone actually liking it, but for me, 90% of the time, getting an IV... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day: More Than a Three-Day Weekend
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. For many people, the weekend is filled with barbecues, gatherings, celebrations, and time off work. But why do we have this holiday? Why did the government make it an official day of remembrance? Does this generation even know? Possibly notรขโฌโother than it means an extra day off and a reason to... Continue Reading →
รฐลธยฆโนPrepared Butterflies: Write It, Practice It, Give It
Yesterday, I gave a speech in front of approximately 40 people. It was the first speech Iรขโฌโขd given in quite a few monthsรขโฌยฆ maybe six or more. I was recently asked if I could take part in a demo club meeting for our Toastmasters District. After thinking about it, I volunteered to be the speaker.... Continue Reading →
Rest, Frustration, and a Much-Needed Booty Kick!
Today has been a day of procrastination. Yesterday, I had a cortisone injection in my neck to hopefully help with a pinched nerve and ease some of the pain and discomfort Iรขโฌโขve been dealing with in several areas of my body. They told me to restรขโฌยฆ and I did. Honestly, I kind of still am.... Continue Reading →
Late Sunday Reflections: From Motherรขโฌโขs Day to GoodbyeรขโฌโA Week of Love and Loss
Yesterday was Motherรขโฌโขs Dayรขโฌโa day to celebrate the women who gave us life, the ones who raised us (whether biological or not), fur mommies, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and even fathers who have held both roles as single dads. Personally, I think we should show appreciation for mothers, fathers, and grandparents every dayรขโฌโwhich is one reason I... Continue Reading →
