just life

A friend of mine and I were recently talking about our bodies. She retired a decade ago and misses her stripper figure. To help her get back...

During previous Thanksgivings, I've had to really think about what I should be grateful for (!!). Thankfully, I expanded my focus to see...

How did I get so far into the year without doing this? Of course I know: I was focused on my relationship. Now that I am single again and re...

  "I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies....

Most people have seen character in either a movie or on television whom they can relate to. Since I rarely watch television--purposely don...

During a recent argument, I called my friend a "pretentious ass". It fit. For fun this morning, while still glowing with pride at ...

There are so many memories, and they all make me smile. He lived a full great life.

I quit drinking on August 14, 2009 and quit smoking marijuana on August 30, 2009. Before quitiing, I used both to self-medicate. I joke arou...

In addition to thinking about our mothers today, let's think about Mother Earth. What are YOU doing to keep her healthy? What are you do...

While nobody would ever know if I didn't out myself, I feel obligated to report what happened with Lent this year. My sickness lasted a ...

25% of the way through and so far my "Lent Jar" contains $24. Here is a summary of my first 10 days of Lent: February 14 - Curse...

It is sadly ironic that Valentine's Day this year falls during Lent... No sugar-coated kisses, chocolates, or cake for Trixie. :(  ...

Not being religious, I am lucky that I found out Lent started today. The way the brain works, if you can do something for 21 days you c...

When people decide to use the internet to find a potential partner, many don't know what to do. It's easier than you might think! H...

Everybody has liked a song--even caught themselves singing the chorus--without ever really paying attention to all the words. That was my ex...

The secret to New Years Resolutions is to only commit to changes that you really want. Every year people make New Year resolutions that th...

Parents often don't pay enough attention to what they say to their children. They make little comments which shape us forever. Like many...

I appreciate that people care and are concerned for me. Yes! I have three years sobriety for alcohol, drugs, and unhealthy sex. Alcohol....

I was a happy MagicJack user for a few years, evening buying several extras as gifts for friends. Magicjack promotes itself claiming that...