Sep 12Member-onlyCan People Get Messages to You After They Pass Away?I believe it’s possible, but I want to know what you think — “Why don’t you watch him anymore?” My longtime BFF asked me in disbelief. “Because he died! I’m angry at him for dying.” I loved John Paul Jackson’s teaching. He taught about the mysteries of the visible and invisible world we live in. I devoured everything I could find with his…Supernatural4 min readSupernatural4 min read
Jul 17Member-onlyAnger Sometimes Hides Behind a Mask of CompassionI recognized it when I saw a Cruella de Vil feeding a dog — Why would anyone with a properly functioning brain scatter dog food in the middle of a busy street? “To err is human. To forgive — canine.” –Author unknown Stray and lost dogs aren’t as big a problem in my community as last year. But I sometimes see them sniffing around…Dogs3 min readDogs3 min read
Apr 11Member-onlyThe next-door critter gives me the jittersRural lifestyles invade an urban neighborhood — On a crisp spring morning, I stepped outside, and the fat ugly animal in my neighbor’s backyard startled me. It watched me as if it thought I was a personal chef. Although I live in urban America, I’ve seen some rural-type happenings lately. Horses aren’t permitted everywhere in Texas I’m convinced families moving into our community…Pets And Animals4 min readPets And Animals4 min read
Feb 10Member-onlyLies Romance Scammers Tell to Steal Your Heart and Your Money“Conner was in a car accident, and he’s in jail!” Mom’s voice trembled and tears welled in her eyes. She told me her grandson called. “He was crying. He said an ambulance took him to the hospital, and then the police took him to jail. Here,” she demanded, handing me…Scams To Avoid3 min readScams To Avoid3 min read
Jan 12Member-onlyLittle Twittles Might Make Your Day BrighterSometimes you need to take a break from your daily routine — Minor changes can make a major difference. Something simple as writing a twittle can help awaken a part of your brain. If you’re in a fog, it might make your day brighter. At least, that’s how it worked for me. What’s a twittle? It’s a 100-character, four-line poem that kinda rhymes. (More about…Twittle2 min readTwittle2 min read
Dec 22, 2022Member-onlyThe Attitude I’ll Take into the New Year to Get More of What I WantThe man driving the car next to me acted like a maniac. He didn’t appear to need help. But something was wrong. He rapidly turned his hand, as if trying to convince me to let down my window. No way. I wasn’t interested. Back in the day, while driving down…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Sep 25, 2022Member-onlyWhile We Slept, Someone Tried to Get into Our HouseHe stole our food — If he wanted something to eat, he could’ve asked for food at a decent hour. But no, he tried to get inside without an invitation. I read an article about how some burglars sneak into houses while the residents sleep. The burglars attach an object to your lock, such as…Home4 min readHome4 min read
Aug 2, 2022Member-onlyHow Old Is Too Old to Wear a Bikini?3 incredible examples of why it’s time to let go of aging stereotypes — If you want to wear a bikini at your age — do it. Even if others disagree with your choice of swimwear, who cares? Make yourself happy. You’re not too old to wear a bikini. It’s time to change the antiquated thinking of what getting older looks like. …Aging Well3 min readAging Well3 min read
Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyI have to Stop Feeling Defeated, Blocked, and Stupid When I Sit Down to WriteEven if it means sharing what’s in my heart — More often than I want to admit, I sit down to write, but my fingers freeze at the keyboard — like now. I usually walk away disappointed, discouraged, and feeling blocked. But I have to stop pouring my strongest emotions into my problems. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
May 15, 2022Member-onlyFood Manufacturers Creating Foods That Might Make You Lose Your AppetiteBut that’s not what they’re attempting to do — Food and beverage companies are busy dreaming up concoctions to excite your taste buds. When actually, the creations might make you lose your appetite. They hope the infusion of unexpected ingredients into ice cream, wine, and breakfast cereal will cause you to lick your lips and buy them all. How…Food4 min readFood4 min read
