Three Decades of Living and Learning

  February 5th at 3:22am will mark three decades that these inquisitive big, brown eyes have explored the world. Time and distance are hard to grasp, but 30 years sure does seem like a long time. I think back to when I was 18-years-old. I can picture that young,...

Busybody

I was in the middle of my normal robotic morning routine when the lyrics from “I’m in a Hurry” by Alabama popped into my head. “I’m in a hurry to get things done, oh I rush and rush until life’s no fun, all I really gotta do is live and die, but I’m in a hurry and...

An Old Soul

I attended a dinner event this week and the person who intrigued me the most was seated right next to me. Her name is Dorothy. She is 80-years-old. I watched her mannerisms as she engaged in conversations. She was very quiet, with a sweet disposition. I could tell by...

Seize the Day

My eyes filled with tears of sheer joy as I looked at my fellow float riders who have overcome so much in life, like myself. I have never been surrounded by so many kindred spirits; people who know what it is like to fight for their life, and who know how much life is...

New Year…New Outlook …New Day

10 …9 …8 …7 …6 …5 …4 …3 …2 …1 …HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! This once-a-year 10-second countdown is filled with hope and excitement of what the New Year will bring. Resolutions have been made and we are given a clean slate to make changes in the upcoming year. This new...