exploring life and love with pictures and words
I am not a fan of New Year's Eve. I never have been. Over the years I've participated in every type of New Year's celebration, dinner parties and dancing, family nights, a couple trips to Vegas. I can only think of a few times that met my expectations, and probably because I didn't have any. With that in mind, I decided weeks ago . .... Continue Reading →
I have a tendency to be very hard on myself, hyper critical and unforgiving, particularly when it comes to failed relationships. I don’t cut myself one bit of slack and will generally take full responsibility for the demise of my attempts at together forever or a possible happily ever after. In some cases the blame... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I spent the evening with my girlfriends watching one of my favorite Christmas movies, Love Actually. No matter how many times I see it, my heart responds to its romantic sappiness and its poignant moments. I cheer for those who find love in the most impossible and ridiculous circumstances, Hollywood style, and cry for... Continue Reading →
The holidays always heighten that empty, something is missing kind of feeling. As busy as I am with work, wrapping up a major remodel of my home, shopping, and holiday gatherings, there are moments when I am alone with my thoughts; when I'm stuck in traffic, before I fall asleep, and that time between waking up and actually getting out... Continue Reading →
Fellow Blogger Karen of One Salty Kiss nominated me for the Liebster Award. No cash prize or trophy just a great way for bloggers to recognize and support other, new bloggers. Thanks for the vote of confidence Karen. I've only been at this for a few months. After receiving the award, I answer ten questions... Continue Reading →
I remember vividly the first time I defended my belief in Santa Claus. I was seven years old and walking with my friend Therese down Narbonne Boulevard to pick up a few groceries for my mom, something that would never happen today. But during the sixties it was pretty common for small children to be sent to the... Continue Reading →
A few months ago I made a conscious decision to exit the dating pool. It wasn't difficult as my recent experiences in the deep end left my heart a little achy and my ego bruised. It's not the first time I've sworn off men. The sequence of events is always the same . . . date, break up,... Continue Reading →
I spent many, many years dancing the same dance with my son. We had a pattern, a rhythm to our words and interactions. I counted on him to make mistakes and he counted on me to fix them, to rescue him. And like clockwork . . . I came through, every time. I convinced myself... Continue Reading →
When I started my blog, I intended to include a lot more photographs. I even purchased a camera, and plan to invest some time learning how to use it, maybe even take a class. Years ago I had a manual 35mm camera and actually knew how to use all of the settings. If I had that camera today, I... Continue Reading →
Three months ago I started my little blog. My purpose was to take creative risks, through writing and reflection, becoming a better version of myself in the process. I hoped my personal journey would inspire others in some small way. This evening I re-read my very first blog post, and the comments as well. I was a bit surprised at... Continue Reading →
Bare Naked in Public 