When I’m stressed, I tend to take a nosedive into my brain, where it seemingly takes joy in harassing me. Me: I’m stressed. Brain: Alrighty then, I’ve got this. Me: Thank you! I could use some help. Brain: Okay, I’ve thought a lot about this and I know you love music.. Me: YES!! Music!!! Thank... Continue Reading →
Coffee & Tarot #15: My Card(s)of the Year – “Cruelty”
After having my previous years cards be oh-so-serious, this year I braced myself for the trend to continue. Actually, I didn’t really have to brace myself, instead I welcomed it. BRING IT ON! I think it’s through the scrapes and bruises of life that we truly master certain lessons. I’m not sure that anyone is... Continue Reading →
Coffee with a Stranger
This afternoon, immediately after getting off of work, I went for my normal walk…. The one where I end up in a Starbucks, my home away from home. My happy indoor space. AND, as if coffee wasn’t enough of a reason to go, Starbucks is one of the only places I can also bring my... Continue Reading →
Masks -A Free Verse Poem
Your mask annoys me. Maybe because it reminds me of mine, And I'm tired of wearing a mask... And tired of seeing you wear one too. . Look at us, All dancing around In this masquerade. You don't know me, And I don't know you. So let's not pretend... Let’s just dance our dance, Our... Continue Reading →
Coffee & Tarot #14: My Card of the Year – “Defeat”
For the past several years I’ve drawn a tarot card at the beginning of the year. I like to use it sort of as my theme for the year, something to think about or work on throughout the upcoming year. Last year I drew the “Failure” card from my Thoth Tarot deck and though I... Continue Reading →
