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Various Stages…of Madness

I heard a great song today and wanted to share it with you. It is by a band called, “Great Lake Swimmers” and the song is called, “Various Stages”. I … Continue reading

February 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Prisoner of Promise

My eyes, a prisoner of my promise to you Cannot convey the wonder and mystery the intensity of which I am certain you too are feeling. My hands, a prisoner … Continue reading

December 24, 2013 · 4 Comments

Who You Love

There was a string of lyrics that caught my ear the other day. Although I had heard the song before, I hadn’t really listened, but this time I heard this… … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 7 Comments

Held Together by Stars

Tenuous threads across miles and years holding too tight to the laughter and tears. Each memory each moment of ours are fragile bits held together by stars.

December 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

A Rant on Ripa and Huffington Post

Today  Ariana Huffington’s Huffingnton Post had a story about Kelly Ripa’s abs titled, “Kelly Ripa’s Abs Put Pretty Much Everyone Else’s To Shame“… Umm, do we really care about Ripa’s “ripped” … Continue reading

December 14, 2013 · 10 Comments

Throwing Darts

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but the darts you throw still hurt me. I am not a dart board. You are not a dart board either, yet daily … Continue reading

December 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

Untouched

When you are single — especially at my age, touch is the one thing that you have the least of in your life. You can be alone and have love; … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · 22 Comments

Twisted Tuesday’s Mix Tape: Cheaters

Songs about cheating can mean a lot of things because it depends on whether the singer is telling a story about cheating on their spouse, their spouse cheating on them … Continue reading

November 19, 2013 · 24 Comments

The Last Leaf

I love autumn. It’s my favorite of the four seasons, but it is also the time of year I tend to struggle the hardest, emotionally. In general, I try not … Continue reading

November 16, 2013 · 24 Comments

Lyrics That Break My Heart

Isn’t it crazy how a line of lyrics can break your heart? It’s as if the words were plucked from your head and heart, then set to music. It’s personal. … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · 5 Comments

Take Your Power Back: Life After Abuse

Moving on from an abusive relationship — whether physical or emotional, is not as easy as simply ending the relationship and although physical damage may heal over time, the lasting impact on … Continue reading

October 29, 2013 · 13 Comments