Reflections Old Folks Rock 1 Aug 2025 A random act of kindness. A smile. A hug. A meal. Flowers. Even more valuable—our time. Elders have much to say before they pass. They’ve lived through hell. And survived.…
Global Issues… Celebrate Women’s History Month Together #celebratewomenshistory 27 Mar 202526 Mar 2025 Quick, name three women from history who made a significant impact your life today. Now, click comment below, and share who they are and how their efforts changed your life.…
Do-Overs… The Looks. The Feels. The Stuff of Life. 26 Mar 2024 Have you ever received a thank you card describing how much you mean to the sender? Has someone whispered in your ear that you helped them in ways you’ll never…
Reflections Are you akin to kindness? 5 Oct 2023 @DenesiaChristine Captured this fallen beauty, 2023 It’s not news; as far as history traces our interactions, we humans have had troubles with one another. We get ourselves tied in knots…
Do-Overs Do-Overs 28 Dec 202129 Dec 2021 Ever wish someone would yell, "Cut!" and you'd get a chance to do the scene over? Maybe you lost your temper. Maybe you felt the fool after spilling your guts.…
Motivations… Elusive Pleasures: Get the Feeling Back! 24 Jun 20171 Sep 2018 How can we get our brains to release that much-needed pleasure response again? We’ve looked at how easy it is to lose a good feeling. A simple change in sensation…
Poetry… Passing 13 Dec 201420 Mar 2016 Untimely for we who stay, Torn in sore lament-- Time and distance Ne'er to be breached again; Not from our doing. Resigned unto eternity Or waiting to be joined againContinue…
DP challenge… Dark Chocolate to my Soul 20 Sep 201420 Mar 2016 First smile from my baby~ Fingertips at my back~ Purple hued sunsets o'er mountain or sea. A word fitly spoken~ Laughing toddlers at play~ Secret gifts sent before there's…
DP challenge… But I Don’t Wanna Go On a ‘Bencher! 6 Sep 201420 Mar 2016 Adventure. There's so much in a word. What's your take on the word adventure? Some say it's about taking a risk, trying something new, or exploring new territory. Some say…
Reflections And on and on 2 Aug 20142 Aug 2014 I wait for no one I am a-wastin' You cannot stop me I will tell I am an illusion I keep on slippin' into the future Procrastination is my thief…
Attempts at Humor… ROFLMAO 10 Jul 2014 I can't remember the last time I actually rolled on the floor, laughing my ass off. Maybe that would explain the slight but ever so definite widening of this writer's…
DP challenge Life is Better with a Twist: Weekly Photo Challenge 26 May 201426 May 2014 We may think we want to order our lives with predictable precision. We may think we can build protective fortresses to ward off suffering and pain. Life throws us challenges,…
Humble Trophies Liebster not Biebster 12 Feb 20143 Mar 2014 All the talk about what the Biebster is doing wrong again. . . instead of that, I am going to talk about the Liebster! Khana, of khanasweb.com, was awesome enough to…
DP challenge… Haiku Grace Journey 29 Nov 20132 Apr 2014 The Fall Heart falls--glass vase. . . down Droplets and shards splay with force Dreams, with them, splatter. The Ache Heart aches--lost in gloom Dull and flat to spite the…
Blog Events… Reaching Out With WordPress 26 Sep 201326 Apr 2014 The way I figure, if this conversation ~blogging~ reaches even one person, then it is worthwhile; even if that one is just you or me. Heart reaching heart, relating, encouraging--…
Attempts at Humor… Weekend Dissipation 15 Sep 2013 Friday brings anticipation; promise of rejuvenation. Saturday, The List begins-- Chores and household obligation, Squeeze in time for jubilation. Sunday whispers, "Spirit waken," Too soon dawns the realization: The…
Poetry Poems from a Younger Me (17) 2 Aug 20139 Sep 2013 Like a blade of grass amidst meadows ~ i ~ so unnoticed yet so full of life -me, @17Continue reading "Poems from a Younger Me (17)"
Reflections A Delicate Strength 15 Jul 20139 Sep 2013 Rocky Mountain National ParkAbove the tree line, frigid wind, snow and ice sever all but the most adapted life forms. In this harsh environment, against all expectation, alpine wildflowers paint…
Motivations… Life, Death and Grains of Sand 2 Jul 201326 Apr 2014 We never know how long we have. We don't know how long we have with the ones we love. Continue reading "Life, Death and Grains of Sand"
Reflections Deeply Rooted 25 Jun 20139 Sep 2013 There's something about one's heritage that runs deep. Be it genetic memory, collective unconscious, morphic fields, or some other forthcoming mechanism, I believe we encounter intangibles like values, interests and talents…
Joan T. Warren 