What does healing actually look like here in real life? Lately, I’ve been realizing that healing looks a lot less impressive than I imagined it would. 🌿

Healing is not always soft lighting and herbal tea. Sometimes it looks like boundaries, emotional burnout, grounded self-care, and learning how to laugh again while rebuilding your peace.

My precious Aunt Nancy Losing Aunt Nini: Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her Life Aunt Nancy—Nini to my dad’s side of the family—was the kind of person who could light up a room without flipping a switch. Aunt Nancy ran a birth clinic in Cookeville, TN, which means she spent her days talking people into keeping things—fetuses, babies, faith, hope—while I’ve spent mine trying to talk myself out of keeping things—grudges, clutter, expired yogurt... Now, I believe in a woman’s

Soaring high, a symbol of freedom—may we always rise to meet its promise. 1973 and the American Crossroads: A Gen X Reckoning with Trump’s Legacy. I was born at the crossroads of two very different Americas, and now I find myself grappling with the consequences. Reagan had vision and charisma, but Trump's legacy has left a dark shadow over the country. Trickle-down economics has been the law of the land during my life and I was so excited to welcome the vision of VP Harris, c

The American flag waves proudly against a picturesque ocean sunset, symbolizing strength and freedom. As the chapter of Joe Biden’s presidency comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the profound impact of his leadership. In four remarkable years, he guided America through trials that tested our resolve, always with an open heart and a steady hand. From reigniting the economy to restoring alliances, he reminded us that unity is not just an ideal—it’s a practice. Thank you,

**Mr. President: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times** As we face the reality of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the 2024 election to Donald Trump, many of us feel a sense of grief, worry, and uncertainty. It can feel like our worst fears have come to pass. But let’s take a breath together and remember that even in dark seasons, dawn still rises. "Joy cometh in the morning," as scripture reminds us, and just as Bob Marley sang, “Every little thing is gonna be alright.” This i

“Joy Cometh In The Morning”

One week ago, we were making certain we had plenty of food and water to last a few days; that our battery-powered fan batteries were charged; the dogs had all of their food and water; we had their tags; and Bindi the cat had a fresh litter box and plenty of food and water.

In the quiet corners of life, where love intertwines with the inevitable, we find ourselves grappling with the bittersweet symphony of existence. Today my mother bid farewell to this world after a protracted tussle with the relentless adversary known as Alzheimer's disease. Today, we weave a tapestry of memories, celebrating a life that left an indelible mark on hearts and minds. Through the ebbs and flows of momma's battle, I found solace in the unwavering support of a lovin

In The Art of The Indictment: Donald Trump's Legal Whoa's Come To A Head we find, legal troubles have finally started to catch up with him as he faces an indictment in New York. His misdeeds include a laundry list of crimes. However this case is the first he will have to face. We have a citizen President, they put their pants on one leg at a time and if they commit crimes they should be held accountable just like we would. From tax fraud to obstructing justice, the former pr

"Spirituality is a personal relationship with the divine. It's not about performing rituals, but about living your life with purpose and meaning." - Deepak Chopra Spiritual Journey Blog Today I got a very meaningful phone call. It was a young woman who used to date Matthew. A few years ago, we opened our home to her as she was in a very difficult situation. When she was living here, she purchased a book that made me feel very uncomfortable. It was a serial killer's recipe b

"Resolving societal issues requires more than just acknowledging them or offering thoughts and prayers. It demands a commitment to action, a willingness to engage in difficult conversations, and the courage to enact meaningful change. It starts with each of us taking responsibility for our own actions and striving towards a better future for all." Cat Valliere In the wake of yet another mass shooting, this time in Nashville, two hours from my hometown and home to many friends

This Memphis blog came from my heart about the Tyre Nichol's murder in Memphis.

Edit: 6/24/2022 On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down its historic decision in Roe v. Wade. 24 days later, I was born. I was born to a 17 year old father and an 18-year old mother. I've often wondered if I'd been aborted tissue had Roe been decided sooner. My answer to that is, thank God, my mother would have had a choice if Roe had been in place. Here we are in 2022 and my grand-daughters are living in a country where their right to privacy about their reproduct

Edit: Just when I thought I couldn't be more disappointed, we're watching Jeopardy and a commercial comes on for a Republican Candidate for the GA Lt. Governor election. In that commercial, it spews biggotry, hate and discrimination towards Transgender athletes, specifically referencing female athletics. How can someone represent us all, when they hate a portion of the population they are elected to represent? This man should not be allowed to run for office, much less put a

Living in Savannah GA for the past six years has brought out my creative passions. I worked in the automotive finance world for almost two decades, Covid hit me hard physically and I ended up leaving my career behind. Once I was feeling better, we decided going back into the finance "box" would not be the healthiest thing to do. What I was left with was an idea to instead of living to work, working to live. So here I am. Blogging, creating printable downloads, coffee mugs,

What does Om mean? Om is a sound considered by most ancient philosophical texts to be the sound of the universe, encompassing all other sounds within it. Pranvana is what it is called in Sanskrit, which means to hum. It is considered an unlimited or eternal sound. I've struggled throughout my life to process exactly what God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism. What do all these religions mean, what do all these great religious characters

In the past 24 hours, I’ve begun creating meditation videos for YouTube, it’s so much fun, but an accomplishment I had doubts about. In the past month, I’ve also setup my Etsy store, Shopify and my website with virtual products I’ve created! I ordered my tote bag and coffee mug and have to admit they are exactly what I envisioned when I created them on my computer! I’ve also learned how to create journals on Amazon and am working on my first book for their Kindle platform. I

As I lay my head to rest tonight, it’s as a mother of a 29 year old daughter. it amazes me to realize just how long ago it seems yet how short it feels as well. When you’re 17 days shy of becoming 20 and you give birth, you’re still a child yourself. There’s no road map or book of wisdom to give direction. You simply take the lessons you’ve learned from your brief existence and do the best you can. i was so young and naïve, believing in this magical perfect world I was going

Growing up, Mimi always said there’s two sides to every story. Not to disrespect my great grandmother’s wisdom, but in my almost forty nine years, I have come to realize there are three sides to every story. There’s his/hers/theirs VS his/hers/theirs and the Truth, two people can live through the same experience regardless of the actual reality, either perception can skew the view. The past two years have been difficult for me, illness and bad health, my memories being stirre