It is, for me, that most wonderful time of the year. I have come to love this part of the seasonal cycles, when the current year turns into the new. I’ve taken to hiding myself away* for about a week,…
Not That Bad, Maybe
For those of you paying attention, you’ll have noticed that I didn’t completely address my friend Steve’s suggested topic in my last post. For those that did, very good, yay you. Now put your hand down and give someone else…
A Lousy Friend, I Am
No, no, I really am. Allow me to ‘splain. This topic came from one of my oldest friends, Stephen, who prompted me with, “The benefits of longstanding friendships, and how to keep those friendships over time and distance–and through a…

Bites the Dust, Another Chapter
Yes, yes, I know. I solicited feedback and suggestions on topics for discussion, and then completely ghosted. I (being the Irish American, I can say this) performed an Irish goodbye. As has been said before, and often, by me: mea…

Writers’ Block, I Have
Hmm. “Block” might not be the write word. I have several topics I’d like to discuss, but have decided to hold off for now. One topic I’d dearly love to discuss in gory detail I’m prevented from sharing due to…