Fear is a powerful emotion. It literally causes changes in body and brain chemistry, prompts visceral, physical reactions, and can provoke us to react in ways that are less than, well, rational and kind. Sigh. Sadly, I know this firsthand. After the election, I was terrified. Not just by the direction the country had chosen,…
Hope is a Verb – For Cincinnati and Beyond
Hope is a verb. It is an action. A project. A protest. A defiance. A MARCH. It is love. It is created in the minds and hearts, through the signs and shouts of the masses Ringing through a park and neighborhood that, itself, is a testimony to what hope can do. It is renewal. Hope.…
Taking Stock of What I Have and What I Haven’t…
Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't What do I find? The things I got will keep me satisfied Checking up on what I have and what I haven't What do I find? A healthy balance on the credit side... It's that time of year when I find myself taking stock of…
A Visit to Stonewall
I do not have a bucket list. I do not plan on kicking the bucket any time soon. I do, however, have something I call my “Crazy Awesome Life” list. That’s what I want to do. I want to have a crazy awesome life. This summer, I’ve crossed a LOT of things off that list.…
Chocolate Factory Philosophy
If you want to view paradise - simply look around, and you will. Anything you want to, DO IT. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it. Ah, the immortal words of Willy Wonka. I loved that movie as a kid. Heck, I love it now. But only the old one – the REAL…
The Summer of the Scary
Sometimes, I giggle when I’m nervous. It’s a coping mechanism. I don’t giggle when I’m frightened. When I’m frightened, I cry. But when I’m nervous, in that “I really want to do this, but I don’t know what’s going to happen, and I’m excited, but a little scared, and I’m going to try, but holy…
The Courage of Imperfection
It’s no secret that I have issues with perfectionism. In fact, it’s become something of a running joke among my friends that I have a touch of “CDO” [because of course, the letters need to be in alphabetical order]. And it’s true. I laugh along with them, but it really has been something I’ve…
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