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As a writer, I have plenty of observations. So many, I just can’t help but share them all, feel free to scroll through my thoughts, maybe you can relate…
From where I sit
The Glory of Concerts and Conventions: A Celebration of Shared Passion
There’s something magical about walking into a concert venue, festival, or convention center, surrounded by hundreds or thousands of people who share your enthusiasm for a particular band, genre, fandom, or hobby. It’s simultaneously genuine and uplifting. The air is...
So, What’s the Point of Anything Anyway?
I may not have all the answers, and I certainly don’t have it all figured out. But I do know that I’m not alone in this struggle. Many of us are searching for purpose and connection in a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic. I think by sharing our stories and supporting each other, we can find strength and solace in our shared experiences.
How curtains indicate your mindset – according to me.
In the grand theater of life, amidst the backdrop of our daily routines, there exists a subtle yet telling divide among us. It’s not about politics, religion, or even pineapple on pizza. No, it’s something much more mundane, yet oddly revealing: the simple act of...
The Invasion of Advertising: How Email and Social Media Ads Have Taken Over Our Screentime
The evolution of advertising, and its multi-layered intrusion into our daily lives, produces the seemingly unavoidable reality of being bombarded with promotions, deals, and pitches everywhere we look.
The Destruction of Local Wildlife in the Name of Progress.
I’m no expert, but surely I’m not the only person who notices with all the “development” and “construction” around my town, that they are less and less species of wildlife in our yards…
The Conundrum of Losing Yourself: The Unspoken Reality of Network Marketing.
Network marketing is an interesting beast, so enticing and seemingly simple from the outside. In pursuit of financial survival, it sounds like a great opportunity, and I guess it can be - it seems to work for a lot of people. I mean, how else can a person hone their...
The Post-Holiday Come Down or What Am I Doing With My Life?
The festive season, adorned with twinkling lights and the warmth of shared moments, often provides a respite of varying degrees from the daily grind and tends to be either a hub of social activity, quiet and relaxed, or somewhere in between, it offers a pause from the...
The Wisdom in Doing the Things I Hate the Least.
Now that I have walked the earth long enough to have lived several different lives and experienced multiple lifestyles, (along with my strong self-evaluation streak) I have an irrefutable perspective on prioritizing happiness over mere survival. I don't know whether...
The Joy of Navigating the Absurdity of Modern Business.
I can’t help but notice these days how difficult it is to get a human on the phone when trying to sort out anything to do with any type of account you may have, (which is excessive anyway, the fact that almost everything requires you to have an account to use or...
The Art of Satisfaction. An Open Letter to Myself.
Ah, satisfaction - that elusive thing we all chase like a cat after a laser pointer. It's the warm fuzzy feeling that wraps around you like a blanket on a cold winter day or the sweet taste of success that's better than your favorite cookie recipe. But what is...
Airports & Humanity.
I’ve had the opportunity to travel often this year, and I’m continually struck by how, in a world where we can communicate with people on the other side of the globe with the tap of a screen, we seem to have lost the ability or desire to communicate face to face. It’s...
Why We Always Return.
I’ve noticed recently, in the vast tapestry that is our lives, there's a subtle but unwavering thread that consistently pulls us back towards the people who love us unconditionally and are genuinely good for us. I believe in soul groups over soul mates, which I think...
How Death Gives Life Meaning.
As I live longer and my perspective changes on things, especially as I witness my parents, and my friends' parents age, along with the noticeable shifts toward physical decline I am seeing in myself, I can’t help but ponder the mysteries of life and death. Again....
Good For Me.
I find it funny (funny- strange, not funny-ha ha) as I move through life, how difficult it is to do the things that I know are good for me. Especially when it comes to retaining and building relationships. You know, the ones that bring peace and calm to your heart,...
Thrift Stores and Libraries.
When I was a kid, I remember the first time I ever went into a thrift store, the feeling of amazement that places like that even existed blew my mind. There was so much stuff to look at and sift through. We were allowed to touch everything! Thrift stores in 1980s New...
Food & Other Leaps.
Tomorrow is an extended family member's birthday, and we are having a family meal at Grandma's. It’ll be a relaxed family afternoon/evening, where everyone gets together for dinner at the in-law's condo on the lake, We all bring side dishes, and there’ll be steak...
In Search Of The Key.
A thing I like about living longer is that at last, I have arrived at what I believe to be a balanced view of life. I’ve experienced and lived enough lives and played multiple parts in different realities of various socio-economic scenes that I’ve come to understand a...
The Times How They Change.
So here’s a seldom acknowledged, not freely talked about issue in marriages: In marriage and relationships, once the children arrive things are irrevocably altered between the adults. Well duh…you’d hope things would be altered, bringing another human in the...
On Truth in Relationships.
As an emotionally honest person, this means that when I tell you I feel a certain way about you or a situation we are in together, I mean every word. Not sort of mean it, not just saying it because it makes me feel good, not saying it because I think that’s what you...
Contacts and Memories.
I have a question for you, and I didn’t even think it was a thing until I was talking to a coworker recently: When people you know die, do you delete them from your phone contacts? Or from your social media? I have two coworkers, and one said she...
Ode to Nancy.
I’ve always known that “people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Before social media and memes, there were autograph books and high school years books filled with awkward heartfelt, teenage quotes/sayings that were deep and profound. That one...
On Being Late.
I don’t know how you feel about lateness, but I can never truly take someone seriously if they don’t take themselves or their commitments seriously enough to be on time. I don’t buy into the “that’s just the way they are” mindset either. To me, that’s just excusing...
The Switch.
I’ve become aware of something lately. The telltale signs of living longer and general wear and tear in my body are becoming harder to ignore. And I realize, as I witness my gradual shift, that I am not ready to be old. Or, more accurately, I’m not ready to feel my...
Terrible in Photos.
I have a dubious talent; I look terrible in almost every photo I’m in. Please note, I am not saying, “I think I look terrible.” I know I look terrible. Almost every photo I’m part of is the proverbial driver's license photo for me. But I think it’s funny...
No More Thank You’s?
There is a house down the road that has about four or five small dogs of various breeds, I think it’s four, you know the ones: yappy and nippy, and when they run around they could easily be mistaken for leaves, blowing this way and that with no direction to speak of. ...
Strong Women.
I was talking to a friend recently and he mentioned that as he was from a predominantly male family, and now raising two sons of his own, he was acutely aware of the toxic masculinity that has been such a big part of his life and upbringing. It did not feel...
The Unthinkable.
Recently, as an up-and-coming writer, I did the unthinkable. After almost a year of consistently posting on my blog, I stopped writing and posting for a month. Four posts were missed. New writer trying to establish herself suicide right? Or so I’ve been led to...
On Being Nice.
Presently, my “day” job is rental applications coordinator for a real estate company. I work in a chill office environment with two other ladies and we do our thing and get on. We enjoy an easygoing and professional workspace - not interested in drama, no thank...
Glasses
So here's a legitimate question for all my glasses-wearing readers; how long until you get used to having glasses as a permanent fixture on your face and in your life? I was prescribed glasses a few years ago, for reading at first. I had started to notice at...
Too Much Information.
I can't help but notice that as a society we are more distrustful of the outside world than previously. Especially here in the south of the USA, - I can’t really speak for any area I am not living in obviously. People are extra vigilant about keeping their private...
Chicken or Egg?
Honesty is such a lonely word, turns out Billy Joel wasn't kidding. Like most things, that can be taken several ways depending on your personal narrative, and I believe the majority of that song is about honesty in intimate relationships. But it is so relatable to...
People change, divorce sucks.
Divorce was one of those things that happened to other people. Not to me, not to my incredible relationship, we would be married forever. Or not, as it turned out. It appears you need more than great sex and the ability to make each other laugh daily to...
Stickybeaks and Nosy Parkers.
There was a hot topic of conversation in our house this weekend, it was: “why does everyone take stuff so personally and then try to involve everyone else to make something that was not their concern in the first place suddenly the main thing for everyone?” My...
Rooming With Mom.
I’ve noticed something recently that I find touching. Maybe it has always been around, but I’ve never noticed, which is usually the way isn’t it? So many things exist and because they aren't on our radar, the situation doesn’t exist. Anyway, it’s the occurrence of...
Life is a Bus Ride.
There is a popular song that’s been remade a few times called Life Is A Highway, and I agree with the road analogy, but actually, I think life is more of a bus ride. When I was a teen, I loved talking to people, my friends mainly, sitting somewhere at night...
Rage Cleaning.
Even though I’ve been doing it unconsciously for years, I must say I’ve become aware of how valuable rage cleaning is in my life lately. The satisfaction of completing some menial sucky task while my heart and mind process some big emotions is something I have gained...
The Right Fit.
When I was a kid my mother loved tennis, so in the hopes of sharing her love for that sport with us, we belonged to the local tennis club too, and we took Saturday morning lessons, tennis tournaments on random evenings, and tennis camps in the summer. My sister was...
The Least Christmassy Christmas.
It’s 4 days before Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I’m just not feeling it this year. With the combination of international travel on the near horizon, limited budget, a pay snafu, gray weather, and a teenager whose favorite thing to say at the moment...
Someone Is In Charge, Right?
At the local Christmas Parade with family recently, there were a few ambulances and several fire trucks going by. I noticed the same name on all of them. Surely, there were still enough vehicles at the base to cover an emergency, I speculated with my son’s favorite...
Can People Do Their Jobs Properly?
It makes me a little sad that we appear to have arrived at a place in society where we are so distrusting and suspicious of other people.
Sit down, shut up and deal.
My son was 8 when he was bullied daily by a smart-mouthed kid. There were no physical bruises, but a lot of psychological ones. They were in the Gifted & Talented program, and their teacher was out for 3 months on maternity leave. The substitute did nothing, even...
Night Trip to Fulford. Part II.
I was nervous and excited as we gassed up the other two snowmobiles and prepared for our full-moon ride out into the snow-covered backcountry. We passed around a flask of brandy for “warmth” and I was curious about how far out we already were anyway. Wasn’t Fulford in...
Night trip to Fulford. Pt I.
During my first few years of living in Vail, Colorado, life was exciting and new. I was newlywed, and even though I still missed living in the city at times, I was beginning to enjoy the ski mountain town lifestyle. I was with the man I loved more than life itself and...
Mercy Killing.
I don’t like animals being killed. I can’t stand the thought of animals and fish being murdered because I want something on my plate ~ to quote the great Sir Paul McCartney “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, nobody would eat meat." It’s also partly about how meat...
The Messy Middle of Life.
So, I’m at that stage in life, where I’m older than I ever thought I’d be - not that I thought I would die young or anything, but like so many other circumstances you find yourself in, such as marriage, cancer, or winning the lottery, to name a random selection, I...
Open Letter to Married Women.
Dear Married Women in general, I see you checking me out and judging me before I even open my mouth, the “single” woman in the room, more so than your husbands do. And I feel it’s time to set the record straight. It’s blatantly obvious there are a few things you are...
On Appearances.
Until recently my son has preferred his hair long, like below his shoulders, which I’m fine with. As a curly girl myself, I have a different perspective about hair than those whose hair is considered family property and is always dictated by how it is worn and cut, I...
Favorite Things.
I’ve got a question for you, I bet it’s one you don’t think about often - What's your favorite kitchen utensil/tool? What could you not live without? Think about it, take all the time you need. Anyone who prepares food in a kitchen, has a favorite knife, mixing...
Online Dating and Other Tales.
So how do you meet someone new? That brings me to online dating, I was super hesitant, thinking I could just meet someone “organically”…you know, during the natural course of my days…except oh wait, my life is pretty routine and insular, there is not a lot of hanging out or socializing in the company of strangers these days.
Can Women and Men Be Friends?
I have a genuine question. In your reality, can men and women be friends? As a kid, I had a mixed group of friends, I went to boy’s as well as girl’s birthday parties, and right through my teenage years, I was part of a solid mixed group of friends - most of...
Personal Dumping Grounds.
I grew up in a country where it was drummed into us as school children that we lived in a clean green country. And, for the most part, it was. I remember at school, a popular punishment was to make you walk around the school grounds picking up trash at lunchtime,...
Beware of “Family.”
I’ve noticed an unusual pattern amongst random friends over the years. Usually, the ones I’ve only known for a short time and we’re still in the “are these people real friends or is there some ulterior motive I’m missing” phase. They're the ones who say things...
The Journey of Improving Oneself.
I don’t know about you, but I love self-improvement. The idea that I can change my thoughts and outlook and as a result, my life is exciting to me. I have been a fan since I first stumbled upon a well-worn copy of the Louise Hay classic “You Can Heal Your Life”...
Taking stock.
I like birthdays, well, I like my birthday, I don’t want big celebrations, but, similar to the end of every year, I like to reflect and take stock of what I’m doing and how far I’ve come in life. I find I need to remind myself of my accomplishments and validate...
Thoughts on Parenting Styles
As a kid, I used to keep a notebook titled: “THINGS I WILL NOT DO OR SAY TO MY CHILD WHEN I AM A PARENT” in big black letters. I don’t remember exactly what was in it, every perceived slight against me by my mother I imagine - I was prone to dramatics at times....
Giving my Opinion Like it’s a Job
I can’t help but notice that we have arrived at a point in time where every business/post on social media wants to know your opinion. Every social media page, every news website, every streaming platform, every communication app, every single click online for work or...
What’s up with “f*ck”? Enquiring minds want to know.
Trigger Warning - if you are easily offended by profanity, do us both a favor and keep scrolling. Since the indignation about the results of 2020’s election, I’ve seen a rise in popularity of cheaply made flags flown from peoples boats, homes, and front gates proudly...
A Rooftop Garden
Genre: Fiction Subject: Thought and Feeling Nation-X CHAPTER 1: A Supply Problem Sam was receiving the supplies of fresh herbs and vegetables in the kitchen from their delivery driver early on Tuesday morning at Still Water Restaurant. He noticed there were barely any...
History Holds Surprises
Genre: Fiction Subject: The Power of Love Nation-X History Holds Surprises by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Change of Plans Mark Porter’s phone was ringing as he left work one evening. It was his Aunt Judy, and Mark happily took the call. “Hi Aunt Judy!” He exclaimed,...
Aging Parents/ Gen X
When I was in high school, I had a social studies teacher named Mr. Luke. He was honest about everything and pulled no punches, straight talking and slightly cynical, and I loved him. At the time, he was the most authentic adult I knew. He used to drop truth bombs on...
I Need A New Church. Or Something.
I’ve found over time that a good way to feel like you are part of a community (especially in the South) and connect with Spirit is to go to a church. – Or so I thought. Upon reflection, however, that is not entirely true. A middle-aged woman attending church by...
Chapters Closing. A Poem.
So, at last, this chapter is closing, In conjunction with the skies, These relationships so deep and strong Are finally loosening ties. Yet there is no emotion, Left in my heart or head All heartbreak, and disappointed tears, Have many times been shed. The years of...
Personal Responsibility & Self Improvement.
So, it seems I have a man-repelling superpower, any time I want to find out if some guy is just interested in getting into my pants or getting into my head, I throw this out there: I love self-improvement. Works like a charm, and it’s almost humorous how quickly...
Partner Stealing.
In the last decade or so of my life, I have witnessed how immature and emotionally unintelligent people can be. There may have been huge amounts of alcohol involved. And not consumed by me. But it has shown me that there is a surprising number of conniving women and...
Short Story: Clouds
Genre: Fiction Subject: Mental Health Nation-X Clouds by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Dark Cloud Heidi Hipp took the last box of photos out of the wardrobe and put it on the bed, she couldn’t believe she had so many old photos! It really was time to get rid of all this...
Routine or Rut?
It’s funny as you move through life, how things can be good and bad. Depending on your perspective on the day. One of the things I think about a lot is how things that seem to be good, like a good routine, over time, can end up feeling suffocating and like you are in...
How are you supposed to feel…a poem.
How are you supposed to feel when your mother is sure she’s at death’s door? How do you process that she’ll be gone forevermore? When she lives on the other side of the world, and you haven’t seen her in years? When you’ve heard this before and already shed those...
Short Story. Space Trash.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Space Trash Nation-X Trash From Above CHAPTER 1: Comet, Meteoroid, or Asteroid? One Friday afternoon, Travis and his friends were leaving Happy Valley High after soccer practice to walk the block or so to the train station. There was: Savannah...
On Wearing Glasses.
Recently (within the last few years) I needed to start wearing glasses. I used to work with a lady who would say that you knew you needed glasses when your arms weren’t long enough. I thought that was funny until I found myself thinking exactly that one day when I was...
Mamas Don’t Get Sick.
OK people, especially you mama’s, (and predominant caregivers) real talk here, when was the last time you got sick? Almost every mother knows, that mamas don’t get sick. I know I don’t, and the moms around me never seem to get sick either. Sometimes I’ll have a random...
On Being Grateful.
This year I have been working on my gratitude practice. Sure, I would like to think I have always been a grateful person, or that I’m more grateful than the people I see around me, but then gauging yourself on how you see people around you is not a very accurate...
Here’s to Time.
I’ve always been fascinated by time, I remember as a little kid watching our grandmother clock it wasn’t in a case, and hung on the wall, but had weights and chimed the hour and half-hour, listening to the constant ticking and watching the second-hand move, listening...
Meditation & Space.
I have a long history with meditation, I remember the first time I ever tried it, I was in high school, and we had to lay on the floor, and someone talked us through a visualization of entering a cave, and what we could see and hear. We were not told it was meditating...
Strong-Willed Children.
My son is very strong-willed, just like his dad, and me. It’s tough because we live in a world where strong wills are seen as a good thing until that child must fit in somewhere. Like school or church or sports teams. My strong-willed son has never responded well to...
Course Correction.
I used to think that if I could not stick to a plan and see it through, that meant I could not follow through, or finish anything. And that I was lazy and had no drive. This belief was reinforced by false narratives I heard from the adults around me as I was growing...
Your Vaccination Status is Not my Business.
Here’s something that has been on my mind a lot these last 12 months or so, especially with COVID and travel and countries shut down and plans on hold. And especially with noticing many of my friends/acquaintances/family members choosing to take the anti-vax stance...
Not Ready for Gray Hair.
I am an accepting person by nature, I feel I lived enough and had enough experience and perspective to let the things I cannot change just be, things like other people’s beliefs, bureaucratic processes, the weather, aging, and situations out of our control – I simply...
My Husband has a Mistress.
My husband has a mistress, her name is Alcohol, No matter what he's doing, he is right there when she calls. He can always justify, the time he spends with her, Whatever reason he can find, it's her company he prefers. She has been with him constantly, more than half...
Just Do Your Job. Teen ESL Short Story.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Nonfeasance by Authorities Nation-X Just Do Your Job Nonfeasance. Peter Kangas witnesses a police chase in which the police vehicle in pursuit does not stop to assist after the suspect’s car causes an accident. Officer Kieran made the decision...
Real Beauty is Depth
We live in a youth and beauty-focused culture. We have been brainwashed by advertising (mainly) and TV to value youth over substance. When you name it, it sounds so strange. That our western culture holds such superficiality to be the pinnacle of admiration and...
So, What’s the Point of Anything Anyway?
I may not have all the answers, and I certainly don’t have it all figured out. But I do know that I’m not alone in this struggle. Many of us are searching for purpose and connection in a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic. I think by sharing our stories and supporting each other, we can find strength and solace in our shared experiences.
The Glory of Concerts and Conventions: A Celebration of Shared Passion
There’s something magical about walking into a concert venue, festival, or convention center, surrounded by hundreds or thousands of people who share your enthusiasm for a particular band, genre, fandom, or hobby. It’s simultaneously genuine and uplifting. The air is...
How curtains indicate your mindset – according to me.
In the grand theater of life, amidst the backdrop of our daily routines, there exists a subtle yet telling divide among us. It’s not about politics, religion, or even pineapple on pizza. No, it’s something much more mundane, yet oddly revealing: the simple act of...
The Invasion of Advertising: How Email and Social Media Ads Have Taken Over Our Screentime
The evolution of advertising, and its multi-layered intrusion into our daily lives, produces the seemingly unavoidable reality of being bombarded with promotions, deals, and pitches everywhere we look.
The Destruction of Local Wildlife in the Name of Progress.
I’m no expert, but surely I’m not the only person who notices with all the “development” and “construction” around my town, that they are less and less species of wildlife in our yards…
The Conundrum of Losing Yourself: The Unspoken Reality of Network Marketing.
Network marketing is an interesting beast, so enticing and seemingly simple from the outside. In pursuit of financial survival, it sounds like a great opportunity, and I guess it can be - it seems to work for a lot of people. I mean, how else can a person hone their...
The Post-Holiday Come Down or What Am I Doing With My Life?
The festive season, adorned with twinkling lights and the warmth of shared moments, often provides a respite of varying degrees from the daily grind and tends to be either a hub of social activity, quiet and relaxed, or somewhere in between, it offers a pause from the...
The Wisdom in Doing the Things I Hate the Least.
Now that I have walked the earth long enough to have lived several different lives and experienced multiple lifestyles, (along with my strong self-evaluation streak) I have an irrefutable perspective on prioritizing happiness over mere survival. I don't know whether...
The Joy of Navigating the Absurdity of Modern Business.
I can’t help but notice these days how difficult it is to get a human on the phone when trying to sort out anything to do with any type of account you may have, (which is excessive anyway, the fact that almost everything requires you to have an account to use or...
The Art of Satisfaction. An Open Letter to Myself.
Ah, satisfaction - that elusive thing we all chase like a cat after a laser pointer. It's the warm fuzzy feeling that wraps around you like a blanket on a cold winter day or the sweet taste of success that's better than your favorite cookie recipe. But what is...
Airports & Humanity.
I’ve had the opportunity to travel often this year, and I’m continually struck by how, in a world where we can communicate with people on the other side of the globe with the tap of a screen, we seem to have lost the ability or desire to communicate face to face. It’s...
Why We Always Return.
I’ve noticed recently, in the vast tapestry that is our lives, there's a subtle but unwavering thread that consistently pulls us back towards the people who love us unconditionally and are genuinely good for us. I believe in soul groups over soul mates, which I think...
How Death Gives Life Meaning.
As I live longer and my perspective changes on things, especially as I witness my parents, and my friends' parents age, along with the noticeable shifts toward physical decline I am seeing in myself, I can’t help but ponder the mysteries of life and death. Again....
Good For Me.
I find it funny (funny- strange, not funny-ha ha) as I move through life, how difficult it is to do the things that I know are good for me. Especially when it comes to retaining and building relationships. You know, the ones that bring peace and calm to your heart,...
Thrift Stores and Libraries.
When I was a kid, I remember the first time I ever went into a thrift store, the feeling of amazement that places like that even existed blew my mind. There was so much stuff to look at and sift through. We were allowed to touch everything! Thrift stores in 1980s New...
Food & Other Leaps.
Tomorrow is an extended family member's birthday, and we are having a family meal at Grandma's. It’ll be a relaxed family afternoon/evening, where everyone gets together for dinner at the in-law's condo on the lake, We all bring side dishes, and there’ll be steak...
In Search Of The Key.
A thing I like about living longer is that at last, I have arrived at what I believe to be a balanced view of life. I’ve experienced and lived enough lives and played multiple parts in different realities of various socio-economic scenes that I’ve come to understand a...
The Times How They Change.
So here’s a seldom acknowledged, not freely talked about issue in marriages: In marriage and relationships, once the children arrive things are irrevocably altered between the adults. Well duh…you’d hope things would be altered, bringing another human in the...
On Truth in Relationships.
As an emotionally honest person, this means that when I tell you I feel a certain way about you or a situation we are in together, I mean every word. Not sort of mean it, not just saying it because it makes me feel good, not saying it because I think that’s what you...
Contacts and Memories.
I have a question for you, and I didn’t even think it was a thing until I was talking to a coworker recently: When people you know die, do you delete them from your phone contacts? Or from your social media? I have two coworkers, and one said she...
Ode to Nancy.
I’ve always known that “people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Before social media and memes, there were autograph books and high school years books filled with awkward heartfelt, teenage quotes/sayings that were deep and profound. That one...
On Being Late.
I don’t know how you feel about lateness, but I can never truly take someone seriously if they don’t take themselves or their commitments seriously enough to be on time. I don’t buy into the “that’s just the way they are” mindset either. To me, that’s just excusing...
The Switch.
I’ve become aware of something lately. The telltale signs of living longer and general wear and tear in my body are becoming harder to ignore. And I realize, as I witness my gradual shift, that I am not ready to be old. Or, more accurately, I’m not ready to feel my...
Terrible in Photos.
I have a dubious talent; I look terrible in almost every photo I’m in. Please note, I am not saying, “I think I look terrible.” I know I look terrible. Almost every photo I’m part of is the proverbial driver's license photo for me. But I think it’s funny...
No More Thank You’s?
There is a house down the road that has about four or five small dogs of various breeds, I think it’s four, you know the ones: yappy and nippy, and when they run around they could easily be mistaken for leaves, blowing this way and that with no direction to speak of. ...
Strong Women.
I was talking to a friend recently and he mentioned that as he was from a predominantly male family, and now raising two sons of his own, he was acutely aware of the toxic masculinity that has been such a big part of his life and upbringing. It did not feel...
The Unthinkable.
Recently, as an up-and-coming writer, I did the unthinkable. After almost a year of consistently posting on my blog, I stopped writing and posting for a month. Four posts were missed. New writer trying to establish herself suicide right? Or so I’ve been led to...
On Being Nice.
Presently, my “day” job is rental applications coordinator for a real estate company. I work in a chill office environment with two other ladies and we do our thing and get on. We enjoy an easygoing and professional workspace - not interested in drama, no thank...
Glasses
So here's a legitimate question for all my glasses-wearing readers; how long until you get used to having glasses as a permanent fixture on your face and in your life? I was prescribed glasses a few years ago, for reading at first. I had started to notice at...
Too Much Information.
I can't help but notice that as a society we are more distrustful of the outside world than previously. Especially here in the south of the USA, - I can’t really speak for any area I am not living in obviously. People are extra vigilant about keeping their private...
Chicken or Egg?
Honesty is such a lonely word, turns out Billy Joel wasn't kidding. Like most things, that can be taken several ways depending on your personal narrative, and I believe the majority of that song is about honesty in intimate relationships. But it is so relatable to...
People change, divorce sucks.
Divorce was one of those things that happened to other people. Not to me, not to my incredible relationship, we would be married forever. Or not, as it turned out. It appears you need more than great sex and the ability to make each other laugh daily to...
Stickybeaks and Nosy Parkers.
There was a hot topic of conversation in our house this weekend, it was: “why does everyone take stuff so personally and then try to involve everyone else to make something that was not their concern in the first place suddenly the main thing for everyone?” My...
Rooming With Mom.
I’ve noticed something recently that I find touching. Maybe it has always been around, but I’ve never noticed, which is usually the way isn’t it? So many things exist and because they aren't on our radar, the situation doesn’t exist. Anyway, it’s the occurrence of...
Life is a Bus Ride.
There is a popular song that’s been remade a few times called Life Is A Highway, and I agree with the road analogy, but actually, I think life is more of a bus ride. When I was a teen, I loved talking to people, my friends mainly, sitting somewhere at night...
Rage Cleaning.
Even though I’ve been doing it unconsciously for years, I must say I’ve become aware of how valuable rage cleaning is in my life lately. The satisfaction of completing some menial sucky task while my heart and mind process some big emotions is something I have gained...
The Right Fit.
When I was a kid my mother loved tennis, so in the hopes of sharing her love for that sport with us, we belonged to the local tennis club too, and we took Saturday morning lessons, tennis tournaments on random evenings, and tennis camps in the summer. My sister was...
The Least Christmassy Christmas.
It’s 4 days before Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I’m just not feeling it this year. With the combination of international travel on the near horizon, limited budget, a pay snafu, gray weather, and a teenager whose favorite thing to say at the moment...
Someone Is In Charge, Right?
At the local Christmas Parade with family recently, there were a few ambulances and several fire trucks going by. I noticed the same name on all of them. Surely, there were still enough vehicles at the base to cover an emergency, I speculated with my son’s favorite...
Can People Do Their Jobs Properly?
It makes me a little sad that we appear to have arrived at a place in society where we are so distrusting and suspicious of other people.
Sit down, shut up and deal.
My son was 8 when he was bullied daily by a smart-mouthed kid. There were no physical bruises, but a lot of psychological ones. They were in the Gifted & Talented program, and their teacher was out for 3 months on maternity leave. The substitute did nothing, even...
Night Trip to Fulford. Part II.
I was nervous and excited as we gassed up the other two snowmobiles and prepared for our full-moon ride out into the snow-covered backcountry. We passed around a flask of brandy for “warmth” and I was curious about how far out we already were anyway. Wasn’t Fulford in...
Night trip to Fulford. Pt I.
During my first few years of living in Vail, Colorado, life was exciting and new. I was newlywed, and even though I still missed living in the city at times, I was beginning to enjoy the ski mountain town lifestyle. I was with the man I loved more than life itself and...
Mercy Killing.
I don’t like animals being killed. I can’t stand the thought of animals and fish being murdered because I want something on my plate ~ to quote the great Sir Paul McCartney “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, nobody would eat meat." It’s also partly about how meat...
The Messy Middle of Life.
So, I’m at that stage in life, where I’m older than I ever thought I’d be - not that I thought I would die young or anything, but like so many other circumstances you find yourself in, such as marriage, cancer, or winning the lottery, to name a random selection, I...
Open Letter to Married Women.
Dear Married Women in general, I see you checking me out and judging me before I even open my mouth, the “single” woman in the room, more so than your husbands do. And I feel it’s time to set the record straight. It’s blatantly obvious there are a few things you are...
On Appearances.
Until recently my son has preferred his hair long, like below his shoulders, which I’m fine with. As a curly girl myself, I have a different perspective about hair than those whose hair is considered family property and is always dictated by how it is worn and cut, I...
Favorite Things.
I’ve got a question for you, I bet it’s one you don’t think about often - What's your favorite kitchen utensil/tool? What could you not live without? Think about it, take all the time you need. Anyone who prepares food in a kitchen, has a favorite knife, mixing...
Online Dating and Other Tales.
So how do you meet someone new? That brings me to online dating, I was super hesitant, thinking I could just meet someone “organically”…you know, during the natural course of my days…except oh wait, my life is pretty routine and insular, there is not a lot of hanging out or socializing in the company of strangers these days.
Can Women and Men Be Friends?
I have a genuine question. In your reality, can men and women be friends? As a kid, I had a mixed group of friends, I went to boy’s as well as girl’s birthday parties, and right through my teenage years, I was part of a solid mixed group of friends - most of...
Personal Dumping Grounds.
I grew up in a country where it was drummed into us as school children that we lived in a clean green country. And, for the most part, it was. I remember at school, a popular punishment was to make you walk around the school grounds picking up trash at lunchtime,...
Beware of “Family.”
I’ve noticed an unusual pattern amongst random friends over the years. Usually, the ones I’ve only known for a short time and we’re still in the “are these people real friends or is there some ulterior motive I’m missing” phase. They're the ones who say things...
The Journey of Improving Oneself.
I don’t know about you, but I love self-improvement. The idea that I can change my thoughts and outlook and as a result, my life is exciting to me. I have been a fan since I first stumbled upon a well-worn copy of the Louise Hay classic “You Can Heal Your Life”...
Taking stock.
I like birthdays, well, I like my birthday, I don’t want big celebrations, but, similar to the end of every year, I like to reflect and take stock of what I’m doing and how far I’ve come in life. I find I need to remind myself of my accomplishments and validate...
Thoughts on Parenting Styles
As a kid, I used to keep a notebook titled: “THINGS I WILL NOT DO OR SAY TO MY CHILD WHEN I AM A PARENT” in big black letters. I don’t remember exactly what was in it, every perceived slight against me by my mother I imagine - I was prone to dramatics at times....
Giving my Opinion Like it’s a Job
I can’t help but notice that we have arrived at a point in time where every business/post on social media wants to know your opinion. Every social media page, every news website, every streaming platform, every communication app, every single click online for work or...
What’s up with “f*ck”? Enquiring minds want to know.
Trigger Warning - if you are easily offended by profanity, do us both a favor and keep scrolling. Since the indignation about the results of 2020’s election, I’ve seen a rise in popularity of cheaply made flags flown from peoples boats, homes, and front gates proudly...
A Rooftop Garden
Genre: Fiction Subject: Thought and Feeling Nation-X CHAPTER 1: A Supply Problem Sam was receiving the supplies of fresh herbs and vegetables in the kitchen from their delivery driver early on Tuesday morning at Still Water Restaurant. He noticed there were barely any...
History Holds Surprises
Genre: Fiction Subject: The Power of Love Nation-X History Holds Surprises by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Change of Plans Mark Porter’s phone was ringing as he left work one evening. It was his Aunt Judy, and Mark happily took the call. “Hi Aunt Judy!” He exclaimed,...
Aging Parents/ Gen X
When I was in high school, I had a social studies teacher named Mr. Luke. He was honest about everything and pulled no punches, straight talking and slightly cynical, and I loved him. At the time, he was the most authentic adult I knew. He used to drop truth bombs on...
I Need A New Church. Or Something.
I’ve found over time that a good way to feel like you are part of a community (especially in the South) and connect with Spirit is to go to a church. – Or so I thought. Upon reflection, however, that is not entirely true. A middle-aged woman attending church by...
Chapters Closing. A Poem.
So, at last, this chapter is closing, In conjunction with the skies, These relationships so deep and strong Are finally loosening ties. Yet there is no emotion, Left in my heart or head All heartbreak, and disappointed tears, Have many times been shed. The years of...
Personal Responsibility & Self Improvement.
So, it seems I have a man-repelling superpower, any time I want to find out if some guy is just interested in getting into my pants or getting into my head, I throw this out there: I love self-improvement. Works like a charm, and it’s almost humorous how quickly...
Partner Stealing.
In the last decade or so of my life, I have witnessed how immature and emotionally unintelligent people can be. There may have been huge amounts of alcohol involved. And not consumed by me. But it has shown me that there is a surprising number of conniving women and...
Short Story: Clouds
Genre: Fiction Subject: Mental Health Nation-X Clouds by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Dark Cloud Heidi Hipp took the last box of photos out of the wardrobe and put it on the bed, she couldn’t believe she had so many old photos! It really was time to get rid of all this...
Routine or Rut?
It’s funny as you move through life, how things can be good and bad. Depending on your perspective on the day. One of the things I think about a lot is how things that seem to be good, like a good routine, over time, can end up feeling suffocating and like you are in...
How are you supposed to feel…a poem.
How are you supposed to feel when your mother is sure she’s at death’s door? How do you process that she’ll be gone forevermore? When she lives on the other side of the world, and you haven’t seen her in years? When you’ve heard this before and already shed those...
Short Story. Space Trash.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Space Trash Nation-X Trash From Above CHAPTER 1: Comet, Meteoroid, or Asteroid? One Friday afternoon, Travis and his friends were leaving Happy Valley High after soccer practice to walk the block or so to the train station. There was: Savannah...
On Wearing Glasses.
Recently (within the last few years) I needed to start wearing glasses. I used to work with a lady who would say that you knew you needed glasses when your arms weren’t long enough. I thought that was funny until I found myself thinking exactly that one day when I was...
Mamas Don’t Get Sick.
OK people, especially you mama’s, (and predominant caregivers) real talk here, when was the last time you got sick? Almost every mother knows, that mamas don’t get sick. I know I don’t, and the moms around me never seem to get sick either. Sometimes I’ll have a random...
On Being Grateful.
This year I have been working on my gratitude practice. Sure, I would like to think I have always been a grateful person, or that I’m more grateful than the people I see around me, but then gauging yourself on how you see people around you is not a very accurate...
Here’s to Time.
I’ve always been fascinated by time, I remember as a little kid watching our grandmother clock it wasn’t in a case, and hung on the wall, but had weights and chimed the hour and half-hour, listening to the constant ticking and watching the second-hand move, listening...
Meditation & Space.
I have a long history with meditation, I remember the first time I ever tried it, I was in high school, and we had to lay on the floor, and someone talked us through a visualization of entering a cave, and what we could see and hear. We were not told it was meditating...
Strong-Willed Children.
My son is very strong-willed, just like his dad, and me. It’s tough because we live in a world where strong wills are seen as a good thing until that child must fit in somewhere. Like school or church or sports teams. My strong-willed son has never responded well to...
Course Correction.
I used to think that if I could not stick to a plan and see it through, that meant I could not follow through, or finish anything. And that I was lazy and had no drive. This belief was reinforced by false narratives I heard from the adults around me as I was growing...
Your Vaccination Status is Not my Business.
Here’s something that has been on my mind a lot these last 12 months or so, especially with COVID and travel and countries shut down and plans on hold. And especially with noticing many of my friends/acquaintances/family members choosing to take the anti-vax stance...
Not Ready for Gray Hair.
I am an accepting person by nature, I feel I lived enough and had enough experience and perspective to let the things I cannot change just be, things like other people’s beliefs, bureaucratic processes, the weather, aging, and situations out of our control – I simply...
My Husband has a Mistress.
My husband has a mistress, her name is Alcohol, No matter what he's doing, he is right there when she calls. He can always justify, the time he spends with her, Whatever reason he can find, it's her company he prefers. She has been with him constantly, more than half...
Just Do Your Job. Teen ESL Short Story.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Nonfeasance by Authorities Nation-X Just Do Your Job Nonfeasance. Peter Kangas witnesses a police chase in which the police vehicle in pursuit does not stop to assist after the suspect’s car causes an accident. Officer Kieran made the decision...
Real Beauty is Depth
We live in a youth and beauty-focused culture. We have been brainwashed by advertising (mainly) and TV to value youth over substance. When you name it, it sounds so strange. That our western culture holds such superficiality to be the pinnacle of admiration and...
Navigating Online Disagreements etc.
As anyone who’s ever interacted with someone else knows, communicating with a fellow human can often be turbulent, with disagreements inevitably arising from different perspectives, values, and expectations. And as we’ve seen over the last decade or so, with the...
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The Glory of Concerts and Conventions: A Celebration of Shared Passion
There’s something magical about walking into a concert venue, festival, or convention center, surrounded by hundreds or thousands of people who share your enthusiasm for a particular band, genre, fandom, or hobby. It’s simultaneously genuine and uplifting. The air is...
So, What’s the Point of Anything Anyway?
I may not have all the answers, and I certainly don’t have it all figured out. But I do know that I’m not alone in this struggle. Many of us are searching for purpose and connection in a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic. I think by sharing our stories and supporting each other, we can find strength and solace in our shared experiences.
How curtains indicate your mindset – according to me.
In the grand theater of life, amidst the backdrop of our daily routines, there exists a subtle yet telling divide among us. It’s not about politics, religion, or even pineapple on pizza. No, it’s something much more mundane, yet oddly revealing: the simple act of...
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The Destruction of Local Wildlife in the Name of Progress.
I’m no expert, but surely I’m not the only person who notices with all the “development” and “construction” around my town, that they are less and less species of wildlife in our yards…
The Conundrum of Losing Yourself: The Unspoken Reality of Network Marketing.
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The Post-Holiday Come Down or What Am I Doing With My Life?
The festive season, adorned with twinkling lights and the warmth of shared moments, often provides a respite of varying degrees from the daily grind and tends to be either a hub of social activity, quiet and relaxed, or somewhere in between, it offers a pause from the...
The Wisdom in Doing the Things I Hate the Least.
Now that I have walked the earth long enough to have lived several different lives and experienced multiple lifestyles, (along with my strong self-evaluation streak) I have an irrefutable perspective on prioritizing happiness over mere survival. I don't know whether...
The Joy of Navigating the Absurdity of Modern Business.
I can’t help but notice these days how difficult it is to get a human on the phone when trying to sort out anything to do with any type of account you may have, (which is excessive anyway, the fact that almost everything requires you to have an account to use or...
The Art of Satisfaction. An Open Letter to Myself.
Ah, satisfaction - that elusive thing we all chase like a cat after a laser pointer. It's the warm fuzzy feeling that wraps around you like a blanket on a cold winter day or the sweet taste of success that's better than your favorite cookie recipe. But what is...
Airports & Humanity.
I’ve had the opportunity to travel often this year, and I’m continually struck by how, in a world where we can communicate with people on the other side of the globe with the tap of a screen, we seem to have lost the ability or desire to communicate face to face. It’s...
Why We Always Return.
I’ve noticed recently, in the vast tapestry that is our lives, there's a subtle but unwavering thread that consistently pulls us back towards the people who love us unconditionally and are genuinely good for us. I believe in soul groups over soul mates, which I think...
How Death Gives Life Meaning.
As I live longer and my perspective changes on things, especially as I witness my parents, and my friends' parents age, along with the noticeable shifts toward physical decline I am seeing in myself, I can’t help but ponder the mysteries of life and death. Again....
Good For Me.
I find it funny (funny- strange, not funny-ha ha) as I move through life, how difficult it is to do the things that I know are good for me. Especially when it comes to retaining and building relationships. You know, the ones that bring peace and calm to your heart,...
Thrift Stores and Libraries.
When I was a kid, I remember the first time I ever went into a thrift store, the feeling of amazement that places like that even existed blew my mind. There was so much stuff to look at and sift through. We were allowed to touch everything! Thrift stores in 1980s New...
Food & Other Leaps.
Tomorrow is an extended family member's birthday, and we are having a family meal at Grandma's. It’ll be a relaxed family afternoon/evening, where everyone gets together for dinner at the in-law's condo on the lake, We all bring side dishes, and there’ll be steak...
In Search Of The Key.
A thing I like about living longer is that at last, I have arrived at what I believe to be a balanced view of life. I’ve experienced and lived enough lives and played multiple parts in different realities of various socio-economic scenes that I’ve come to understand a...
The Times How They Change.
So here’s a seldom acknowledged, not freely talked about issue in marriages: In marriage and relationships, once the children arrive things are irrevocably altered between the adults. Well duh…you’d hope things would be altered, bringing another human in the...
On Truth in Relationships.
As an emotionally honest person, this means that when I tell you I feel a certain way about you or a situation we are in together, I mean every word. Not sort of mean it, not just saying it because it makes me feel good, not saying it because I think that’s what you...
Contacts and Memories.
I have a question for you, and I didn’t even think it was a thing until I was talking to a coworker recently: When people you know die, do you delete them from your phone contacts? Or from your social media? I have two coworkers, and one said she...
Ode to Nancy.
I’ve always known that “people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Before social media and memes, there were autograph books and high school years books filled with awkward heartfelt, teenage quotes/sayings that were deep and profound. That one...
On Being Late.
I don’t know how you feel about lateness, but I can never truly take someone seriously if they don’t take themselves or their commitments seriously enough to be on time. I don’t buy into the “that’s just the way they are” mindset either. To me, that’s just excusing...
The Switch.
I’ve become aware of something lately. The telltale signs of living longer and general wear and tear in my body are becoming harder to ignore. And I realize, as I witness my gradual shift, that I am not ready to be old. Or, more accurately, I’m not ready to feel my...
Terrible in Photos.
I have a dubious talent; I look terrible in almost every photo I’m in. Please note, I am not saying, “I think I look terrible.” I know I look terrible. Almost every photo I’m part of is the proverbial driver's license photo for me. But I think it’s funny...
No More Thank You’s?
There is a house down the road that has about four or five small dogs of various breeds, I think it’s four, you know the ones: yappy and nippy, and when they run around they could easily be mistaken for leaves, blowing this way and that with no direction to speak of. ...
Strong Women.
I was talking to a friend recently and he mentioned that as he was from a predominantly male family, and now raising two sons of his own, he was acutely aware of the toxic masculinity that has been such a big part of his life and upbringing. It did not feel...
The Unthinkable.
Recently, as an up-and-coming writer, I did the unthinkable. After almost a year of consistently posting on my blog, I stopped writing and posting for a month. Four posts were missed. New writer trying to establish herself suicide right? Or so I’ve been led to...
On Being Nice.
Presently, my “day” job is rental applications coordinator for a real estate company. I work in a chill office environment with two other ladies and we do our thing and get on. We enjoy an easygoing and professional workspace - not interested in drama, no thank...
Glasses
So here's a legitimate question for all my glasses-wearing readers; how long until you get used to having glasses as a permanent fixture on your face and in your life? I was prescribed glasses a few years ago, for reading at first. I had started to notice at...
Too Much Information.
I can't help but notice that as a society we are more distrustful of the outside world than previously. Especially here in the south of the USA, - I can’t really speak for any area I am not living in obviously. People are extra vigilant about keeping their private...
Chicken or Egg?
Honesty is such a lonely word, turns out Billy Joel wasn't kidding. Like most things, that can be taken several ways depending on your personal narrative, and I believe the majority of that song is about honesty in intimate relationships. But it is so relatable to...
People change, divorce sucks.
Divorce was one of those things that happened to other people. Not to me, not to my incredible relationship, we would be married forever. Or not, as it turned out. It appears you need more than great sex and the ability to make each other laugh daily to...
Stickybeaks and Nosy Parkers.
There was a hot topic of conversation in our house this weekend, it was: “why does everyone take stuff so personally and then try to involve everyone else to make something that was not their concern in the first place suddenly the main thing for everyone?” My...
Rooming With Mom.
I’ve noticed something recently that I find touching. Maybe it has always been around, but I’ve never noticed, which is usually the way isn’t it? So many things exist and because they aren't on our radar, the situation doesn’t exist. Anyway, it’s the occurrence of...
Life is a Bus Ride.
There is a popular song that’s been remade a few times called Life Is A Highway, and I agree with the road analogy, but actually, I think life is more of a bus ride. When I was a teen, I loved talking to people, my friends mainly, sitting somewhere at night...
Rage Cleaning.
Even though I’ve been doing it unconsciously for years, I must say I’ve become aware of how valuable rage cleaning is in my life lately. The satisfaction of completing some menial sucky task while my heart and mind process some big emotions is something I have gained...
The Right Fit.
When I was a kid my mother loved tennis, so in the hopes of sharing her love for that sport with us, we belonged to the local tennis club too, and we took Saturday morning lessons, tennis tournaments on random evenings, and tennis camps in the summer. My sister was...
The Least Christmassy Christmas.
It’s 4 days before Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I’m just not feeling it this year. With the combination of international travel on the near horizon, limited budget, a pay snafu, gray weather, and a teenager whose favorite thing to say at the moment...
Someone Is In Charge, Right?
At the local Christmas Parade with family recently, there were a few ambulances and several fire trucks going by. I noticed the same name on all of them. Surely, there were still enough vehicles at the base to cover an emergency, I speculated with my son’s favorite...
Can People Do Their Jobs Properly?
It makes me a little sad that we appear to have arrived at a place in society where we are so distrusting and suspicious of other people.
Sit down, shut up and deal.
My son was 8 when he was bullied daily by a smart-mouthed kid. There were no physical bruises, but a lot of psychological ones. They were in the Gifted & Talented program, and their teacher was out for 3 months on maternity leave. The substitute did nothing, even...
Night Trip to Fulford. Part II.
I was nervous and excited as we gassed up the other two snowmobiles and prepared for our full-moon ride out into the snow-covered backcountry. We passed around a flask of brandy for “warmth” and I was curious about how far out we already were anyway. Wasn’t Fulford in...
Night trip to Fulford. Pt I.
During my first few years of living in Vail, Colorado, life was exciting and new. I was newlywed, and even though I still missed living in the city at times, I was beginning to enjoy the ski mountain town lifestyle. I was with the man I loved more than life itself and...
Mercy Killing.
I don’t like animals being killed. I can’t stand the thought of animals and fish being murdered because I want something on my plate ~ to quote the great Sir Paul McCartney “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, nobody would eat meat." It’s also partly about how meat...
The Messy Middle of Life.
So, I’m at that stage in life, where I’m older than I ever thought I’d be - not that I thought I would die young or anything, but like so many other circumstances you find yourself in, such as marriage, cancer, or winning the lottery, to name a random selection, I...
Open Letter to Married Women.
Dear Married Women in general, I see you checking me out and judging me before I even open my mouth, the “single” woman in the room, more so than your husbands do. And I feel it’s time to set the record straight. It’s blatantly obvious there are a few things you are...
On Appearances.
Until recently my son has preferred his hair long, like below his shoulders, which I’m fine with. As a curly girl myself, I have a different perspective about hair than those whose hair is considered family property and is always dictated by how it is worn and cut, I...
Favorite Things.
I’ve got a question for you, I bet it’s one you don’t think about often - What's your favorite kitchen utensil/tool? What could you not live without? Think about it, take all the time you need. Anyone who prepares food in a kitchen, has a favorite knife, mixing...
Online Dating and Other Tales.
So how do you meet someone new? That brings me to online dating, I was super hesitant, thinking I could just meet someone “organically”…you know, during the natural course of my days…except oh wait, my life is pretty routine and insular, there is not a lot of hanging out or socializing in the company of strangers these days.
Can Women and Men Be Friends?
I have a genuine question. In your reality, can men and women be friends? As a kid, I had a mixed group of friends, I went to boy’s as well as girl’s birthday parties, and right through my teenage years, I was part of a solid mixed group of friends - most of...
Personal Dumping Grounds.
I grew up in a country where it was drummed into us as school children that we lived in a clean green country. And, for the most part, it was. I remember at school, a popular punishment was to make you walk around the school grounds picking up trash at lunchtime,...
Beware of “Family.”
I’ve noticed an unusual pattern amongst random friends over the years. Usually, the ones I’ve only known for a short time and we’re still in the “are these people real friends or is there some ulterior motive I’m missing” phase. They're the ones who say things...
The Journey of Improving Oneself.
I don’t know about you, but I love self-improvement. The idea that I can change my thoughts and outlook and as a result, my life is exciting to me. I have been a fan since I first stumbled upon a well-worn copy of the Louise Hay classic “You Can Heal Your Life”...
Taking stock.
I like birthdays, well, I like my birthday, I don’t want big celebrations, but, similar to the end of every year, I like to reflect and take stock of what I’m doing and how far I’ve come in life. I find I need to remind myself of my accomplishments and validate...
Thoughts on Parenting Styles
As a kid, I used to keep a notebook titled: “THINGS I WILL NOT DO OR SAY TO MY CHILD WHEN I AM A PARENT” in big black letters. I don’t remember exactly what was in it, every perceived slight against me by my mother I imagine - I was prone to dramatics at times....
Giving my Opinion Like it’s a Job
I can’t help but notice that we have arrived at a point in time where every business/post on social media wants to know your opinion. Every social media page, every news website, every streaming platform, every communication app, every single click online for work or...
What’s up with “f*ck”? Enquiring minds want to know.
Trigger Warning - if you are easily offended by profanity, do us both a favor and keep scrolling. Since the indignation about the results of 2020’s election, I’ve seen a rise in popularity of cheaply made flags flown from peoples boats, homes, and front gates proudly...
A Rooftop Garden
Genre: Fiction Subject: Thought and Feeling Nation-X CHAPTER 1: A Supply Problem Sam was receiving the supplies of fresh herbs and vegetables in the kitchen from their delivery driver early on Tuesday morning at Still Water Restaurant. He noticed there were barely any...
History Holds Surprises
Genre: Fiction Subject: The Power of Love Nation-X History Holds Surprises by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Change of Plans Mark Porter’s phone was ringing as he left work one evening. It was his Aunt Judy, and Mark happily took the call. “Hi Aunt Judy!” He exclaimed,...
Aging Parents/ Gen X
When I was in high school, I had a social studies teacher named Mr. Luke. He was honest about everything and pulled no punches, straight talking and slightly cynical, and I loved him. At the time, he was the most authentic adult I knew. He used to drop truth bombs on...
I Need A New Church. Or Something.
I’ve found over time that a good way to feel like you are part of a community (especially in the South) and connect with Spirit is to go to a church. – Or so I thought. Upon reflection, however, that is not entirely true. A middle-aged woman attending church by...
Chapters Closing. A Poem.
So, at last, this chapter is closing, In conjunction with the skies, These relationships so deep and strong Are finally loosening ties. Yet there is no emotion, Left in my heart or head All heartbreak, and disappointed tears, Have many times been shed. The years of...
Personal Responsibility & Self Improvement.
So, it seems I have a man-repelling superpower, any time I want to find out if some guy is just interested in getting into my pants or getting into my head, I throw this out there: I love self-improvement. Works like a charm, and it’s almost humorous how quickly...
Partner Stealing.
In the last decade or so of my life, I have witnessed how immature and emotionally unintelligent people can be. There may have been huge amounts of alcohol involved. And not consumed by me. But it has shown me that there is a surprising number of conniving women and...
Short Story: Clouds
Genre: Fiction Subject: Mental Health Nation-X Clouds by Bridget May CHAPTER 1: A Dark Cloud Heidi Hipp took the last box of photos out of the wardrobe and put it on the bed, she couldn’t believe she had so many old photos! It really was time to get rid of all this...
Routine or Rut?
It’s funny as you move through life, how things can be good and bad. Depending on your perspective on the day. One of the things I think about a lot is how things that seem to be good, like a good routine, over time, can end up feeling suffocating and like you are in...
How are you supposed to feel…a poem.
How are you supposed to feel when your mother is sure she’s at death’s door? How do you process that she’ll be gone forevermore? When she lives on the other side of the world, and you haven’t seen her in years? When you’ve heard this before and already shed those...
Short Story. Space Trash.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Space Trash Nation-X Trash From Above CHAPTER 1: Comet, Meteoroid, or Asteroid? One Friday afternoon, Travis and his friends were leaving Happy Valley High after soccer practice to walk the block or so to the train station. There was: Savannah...
On Wearing Glasses.
Recently (within the last few years) I needed to start wearing glasses. I used to work with a lady who would say that you knew you needed glasses when your arms weren’t long enough. I thought that was funny until I found myself thinking exactly that one day when I was...
Mamas Don’t Get Sick.
OK people, especially you mama’s, (and predominant caregivers) real talk here, when was the last time you got sick? Almost every mother knows, that mamas don’t get sick. I know I don’t, and the moms around me never seem to get sick either. Sometimes I’ll have a random...
On Being Grateful.
This year I have been working on my gratitude practice. Sure, I would like to think I have always been a grateful person, or that I’m more grateful than the people I see around me, but then gauging yourself on how you see people around you is not a very accurate...
Here’s to Time.
I’ve always been fascinated by time, I remember as a little kid watching our grandmother clock it wasn’t in a case, and hung on the wall, but had weights and chimed the hour and half-hour, listening to the constant ticking and watching the second-hand move, listening...
Meditation & Space.
I have a long history with meditation, I remember the first time I ever tried it, I was in high school, and we had to lay on the floor, and someone talked us through a visualization of entering a cave, and what we could see and hear. We were not told it was meditating...
Strong-Willed Children.
My son is very strong-willed, just like his dad, and me. It’s tough because we live in a world where strong wills are seen as a good thing until that child must fit in somewhere. Like school or church or sports teams. My strong-willed son has never responded well to...
Course Correction.
I used to think that if I could not stick to a plan and see it through, that meant I could not follow through, or finish anything. And that I was lazy and had no drive. This belief was reinforced by false narratives I heard from the adults around me as I was growing...
Your Vaccination Status is Not my Business.
Here’s something that has been on my mind a lot these last 12 months or so, especially with COVID and travel and countries shut down and plans on hold. And especially with noticing many of my friends/acquaintances/family members choosing to take the anti-vax stance...
Not Ready for Gray Hair.
I am an accepting person by nature, I feel I lived enough and had enough experience and perspective to let the things I cannot change just be, things like other people’s beliefs, bureaucratic processes, the weather, aging, and situations out of our control – I simply...
My Husband has a Mistress.
My husband has a mistress, her name is Alcohol, No matter what he's doing, he is right there when she calls. He can always justify, the time he spends with her, Whatever reason he can find, it's her company he prefers. She has been with him constantly, more than half...
Just Do Your Job. Teen ESL Short Story.
Genre: Fiction Subject: Nonfeasance by Authorities Nation-X Just Do Your Job Nonfeasance. Peter Kangas witnesses a police chase in which the police vehicle in pursuit does not stop to assist after the suspect’s car causes an accident. Officer Kieran made the decision...
Real Beauty is Depth
We live in a youth and beauty-focused culture. We have been brainwashed by advertising (mainly) and TV to value youth over substance. When you name it, it sounds so strange. That our western culture holds such superficiality to be the pinnacle of admiration and...
Navigating Online Disagreements etc.
As anyone who’s ever interacted with someone else knows, communicating with a fellow human can often be turbulent, with disagreements inevitably arising from different perspectives, values, and expectations. And as we’ve seen over the last decade or so, with the...
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