Pictured here, is our cat, Zoey, and Claire’s guinea pig, Cow. Claire is my son’s girlfriend, who visits often; Most of the time with Cow in tow. Now, Zoey isn’t very fond [...]
When I was a love sick teenager, and spending every ounce of time relishing in young love, my Mom would often say, “Give them time to miss you.” As a know-it-all teen, [...]
I used to confuse forgiveness with acceptance, but I’ve come to understand differently. To forgive someone doesn’t negate the offensive behavior occurred, or didn’t hurt. Nor does it give invitation for the [...]
By Jill Roberts My Nana kept the poem, Normal Day by Mary Jean Irion, at her bedside. I imagine she referred to it, as do I, as reminder not to pass over [...]
By Jill Roberts I used to give much attention away to worry. As I naively believed worry could better prepare me for future scenarios. Until, I began to consider the effort I [...]
There’s much research that supports how praying, or wishing the best for others, can have a scientifically measurable effect on an outcome. Conversely, negative thoughts projected towards others, can also impact the [...]
I recently heard on a podcast, someone share a question they were commonly asked by their father in childhood: “What did you fail at today?” The intention was not to ridicule, but [...]
I hear the rain's patter, like chain dragging across hardwood floors. I open my eyes. The sky is aglow. The sun's rays continue to push through clouds, and force the dawn to [...]
When I was kid, I believed when I reached adulthood, life would suddenly open up and begin to make sense. Uncertainties would melt away, and life would present with fewer difficulties. At [...]
