We have these weeds, hundreds of weeds, all over our yard. In the flower beds, in our driveways, in the garden. Every couple of weeks, I have to go out to pick and spray these things! They go away, and then more take root! Keeping up with these little pesky plants is not my favorite thing to do. I could let them go, but I … Continue reading Rooted

I am very focused on letting the right things in, and leaving the wrong things out. I developed this focus not only because of harmful past experiences, but also because the new life in which I am living now, consists of love. Love is something that I had never really understood or accepted as I was growing up. Within this new personal focus; this love … Continue reading Staying Afloat

I used to hang around a guy who was always searching for something new. He was into many things. When he reached a place of boredom, he would move on to something else. Everything seemed to be short-lived. A week or so, this thing. A month or so, another thing. A new woman every few months or weeks, a new drug or a new drink, … Continue reading The Hole In This Life

There have been points throughout my life where I feel like the little bird that sits upon the branch with his head tucked in, as the storm passes through. The rain beats down, and the wind blows so hard that it nearly knocks me off of my perch. My journey through this life has not nearly been as rough as some have faced, but it … Continue reading Riding The Storm Out

During the summer season for many years, I have put out a garden, full of the favorites that my family and I enjoy eating. In the garden, we grow Zucchini squash, which is a pretty flavorless vegetable. It is full of water, and you really have to stretch to find good recipes to use it in. A favorite around our house is Zucchini bread. It … Continue reading The Good Stuff

I can honestly say that I could have picked a better group of friends at certain times in my life. Although I have good memories of the past, and many of the things that I did with my friends brought happiness and satisfaction, I also have terrible memories. When I was in my mid to late teens, I allowed people to run over me. Really, … Continue reading Yesterdays

My primary care doctor of many years, retired recently. I was forced to find a new physician, and did so. I visited him for the first time yesterday. My experience was very pleasant. Everyone from the receptionist to the doctor was warm and welcoming. I had no problem with the choice I had made with the new health care provider. I had a lot of … Continue reading My Chart

Throughout my life, I have always had a habit of isolating. I’d spend time alone. It was in these times that I would run into many difficulties. There were times when the isolating was a great thing for me. When you are an introvert, you sometimes need to separate yourself from the rest of the world in order to feel like yourself. Only an introvert … Continue reading An Open Cage

Our dryer went out today, so I went to the laundromat. I remember coming here years ago. After a messed up, decade-long relationship had ended with my ex, and after my best bud died, I hated the life I was living. I had to start over, or I was going to lose it. I wanted a new life, so I started one. By myself. I … Continue reading A Different View (written one year ago)