5 Powerful Reasons Gratitude is the Ultimate Superpower
If I could have any superpower, it wouldn’t be invisibility anymore. Life-changing moments—like a toddler’s gratitude and a rooftop view of my hometown—showed me the beauty of being fully seen.
Happiness is a struggle
Mental illness has a way of warping even the mundane into something darkly comedic.I have spent my entire life planning to survive. That’s it, to survive. At first, I survived on instinct, then anger, and finally out of spite. When stress is a comfort zone and anxiety is a security blanket, normalcy becomes subjective. Apparently, […]
America’s Worst Soap Opera
Aristotle convinced our entire species of the belief that money isn’t the root of happiness.He then convinced us the key to happiness is living a virtuous life and fulfilling one’s purpose.
3 reasons people hate politics
People hate politics. Everything I needed to know about the political climate in America, I learned on my recent trip to El Paso.
Have We Forgotten 9/11’s Devastation and Our Promise to Never Forget?
As I scrolled through Facebook, the vows to “Never Forget” memes that are ever-present in the month of September fill my feed.
Best Writing Advice: Ignore Everything! How Bad Advice Can Ruin Your Work
In the digital age, writing advice is never more than a click away. But what if some of this well-intentioned advice is holding you back?
Lost in translation
Life in my forties is a weird time and left me lost in translation. I’m too young to be old, but way too old to be young.
The Oxford Comma: Love it or hate it?
The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, has been a topic of debate among writers, editors, and grammarians for years. It’s the comma placed before the final “and” or “or” in a list of three or more items (e.g., “apples, oranges, and bananas”). Some argue that it’s essential for clarity, while others believe it can be redundant. In this blog, we’ll explore the pros and cons of using the Oxford comma, when it should be used, and when it might be best to leave it out.
Why Local News Matters: The Stories Behind Our Community
In today’s fast-paced digital world, where information is constantly at our fingertips, the importance of local journalism often gets overshadowed by global headlines and viral content. However, local news remains a vital part of our communities, providing stories that resonate with us on a personal level and ensuring that we stay informed about the issues that directly impact our lives. Here’s why local news matters more than ever.
Parenting Reflections: The Challenge of Grown Children
There is nothing worse, as a mother, than when your grown child presents you with a problem that your experience could easily resolve, only to refuse any semblance of advice or parental wisdom. The amount of time you get to prepare your children for life is far briefer than you ever expect. One minute they’re running around in diapers and seeking your guidance in all things, and the next, they’re married with three children, living halfway across the country.