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 …

Blame it All On Astrology

Astrology is an Eastern spiritual practice that has become popularized in the West. Since the West is a culture that has had a history of …

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 …

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 …

The Burden of Having a Voice

When I was in third grade, my mom came to my class one day to help out with a project. I had a deeply-rooted fear …

The Name and the Artist

Originally published on the beautiful Sky’s Art Bucket. In the past, I was timid, quiet, easily overspoken. I gave an air of maturity that I …