A Little Off the Top

When we first got together, it was a running joke between my husband and me that he could never quite let things go. No, I …

Finding Acceptance for the Past

The past is the past. The past is in the past. Yet, it lingers on, branded into the mind, twine embracing those invisible, intangible things …

Me and My Will

 If you read my previous post (see Discovering My Passion), I spoke of my 23 short years and the passion that I pursued since the …

What Makes You So Special, Huh?

“What makes you unique?” This has been the aggravating question that has plagued my life. “What sets you apart?” “Why are you different?” “What makes …

What it Means to Be an Artist

There is a heavy debate among people of the creative as to what classifies someone as an “artist.”  Amongst the banter, familiar opinions surmise, wherein …

The Folly of Unsolicited Advice

Everyone – everyone – thinks that they know better than you. That’s a fact. I always seem to find myself the target, or should I …