A sense of security and control
From the Heart My sense of security relies on me being able to control what goes on in my world. Whoa Nellie, oh how the reins have clearly been grabbed…
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November 4th
From the Heart Trepidation … a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Oh, trepidation, I know you…
My voice, my vote
From the Heart With Liberty and Justice for all … As I walked up the steps of the Hamilton County Judicial Center, I felt the weight of the envelopes I…
No good deed goes unpunished
From the Heart If you ever wonder what a mess it would be if an entire bag of grout tore open as you lifted it off the counter at the…
I’m sorry …
From the Heart Random thought … Love means never having to say “I’m sorry” for speaking the words I decided not to speak because I took the time to weigh…
It’s all about the fall
From the Heart Pride cometh before the fall. At this point in my life, I should have no pride left. I have a history of falling. Now don’t you all…
Mammogram #2
From the Heart Take a breath. Let it out. Take another quick breath. Hold it. Hold it. Hold it. OK, let it go. Easy peasy huh? Unless you are having…
September 12, 2001
From the Heart Where were you on that morning after? You know, the day after 9/11? It was the day our nation came together, one nation, under God. I woke…
Telling my story
From the Heart Once upon a time … She was born September 3, 1955. 65 years ago. She is me. She has a story. It’s been 14 years since I…
A little fun and games
From the Heart Who wants to play a game? Not me. Right now, I feel like I am in the middle of a challenging game of Jeopardy and I can’t…