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...Change Is on the Horizon
I’ve been meaning to write more frequently, but every time I open my MAC to begin pounding away on the keyboard, my heart aches just a bit too much and I have to put it away. Even writing that mere sentence was difficult. Change is on...
The Journey Began, When The Last Page Was Read
Crowded and busy was the only way to describe it. The sweet smells of food wrapped around each corner of the supermarket, as my mother pushed the shopping cart down aisle 6. She pushed and pushed, while my eyes wandered as we approached them-- ‘...
Don't Live for Approval...You Control Your Own Destiny
I wrote this a little over six months ago and can honestly say that "Don't Live for Approval; You Control Your Own Destiny" has become my mantra. At the time, certain people in my life were attempting to control and manipulate me, as well as the...
What I Love About You: A tribute to my little sis
I remember when we were little kids—playing C.H.I.P.S. on our banana seat bikes. I was always Ponch and you were always Jon. I remember using rocks as our CBs, the only jargon we knew were “10-4” and “over and out”. Or...
How Would You Run Your Life Differently?
What I find about blogging is that some of the best posts are the ones you stumble upon. I was mulling over the various topics to start my first Glass Heel article and a former colleague posted this on Facebook, “How would you run your...
It's About Time
“What time is it?” “Do you have the time?” “May I take just a moment of your time?” These are some of the many phrases we hear associated with the ticking of the clock. Most cause us some level of anxiety and a...
What We Talk About When We Talk About Volunteering
Most people tend to think of volunteering as an activity that involves giving up precious weekend time, waking up early, and maybe interacting with people outside of your regular social circles. This kind of direct-service work is definitely...
4 Women’s Stories: When You Hate Your Roommate
As craigslist commentary and estranged best friends can attest to, making nice with a roommate you initially liked before they ruined your life can be an agonizing stress on top of an already tough, never-ending workweek. Home should be your...
Go Get It.
Just yesterday I had two little ones in diapers, Barney and Baby Bop stuffed animals needed, The Lion King CD blasting, a car with Goldfish and Cheerio in every crevice, the cutest drawings ever hanging on my fridge, the smell of Johnson...