I own three pairs of sunglasses, each offering a unique view of the world. One pair, designed for water, has blue lenses that reduce glare and tine everything slightly blue. Another pair has browni
Author: Roxanne
August: A month of hope and renewal
August holds special significance for me. It’s my birth month, a time I love to celebrate. It’s when my life began. But there’s more to it. Eight years ago, in August, I found a renewed will
Overcoming the Shrink: Recovering my Right Size
To my great surprise, the hand-wash-only and lay-flat-to-dry shirt did not fare well. What started as a size large shirt for me ended up a size small for a 10 year old child. I was shocked at how m
Ambushed by acts of love & kindness
My new puppy, Manney, loves to ambush faces with licks and nips. He’s five months old, and, since the day we met, he always gone straight for the face and neck to offer snuggles. It was sweet at
Letting in all of the experiences: salty and sweet
One of my favorite treats growing up was French fries dipped in a chocolate shake. The salty-sweet combination is so delicious. I am also a fan of salted caramel for the same reason.
Breaking free from the monsters of busyness, stress, and productivity
One of the most common answers I give when someone says, “How have you been doing?” is “I’ve been doing good, busy but good.” Busy is how I identify myself. It is the adjective most used
Giving the greatest gift requires intention
This gift is not something that can be purchased at the last minute. It is not a gift that can be given on a singular occasion. No amount of money will buy this gift. Yet, in today’s world it is
Pursuing a goal can feel scary and daunting
If there was no hindrance, what would your dream be? If money wasn’t an issue, what would you do? If you knew you could overcome the obstacles, what would your goal be?
An unexpected bite has me being more cautious
The dog had bitten me, and tears welled up in my eyes. It hurt, and I didn’t do anything to deserve being bit.
I’ve inadvertently laid myself down somewhere
Just like with my phone, I laid myself down temporarily to relieve myself of the burden in order to care for or attend to something else.