I Saw the Sign
Today’s Blogtember prompt is: Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn. Back in 2004, I was working as a teller for one…
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The Greatest Things I’ve Ever Learned
… is just to love and be loved in return. Or so they say in Moulin Rouge. It’s true, though. I’ll explain that further as…
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Don’t Be Afraid to Break the Rules
The season 4 finale of Modern Family, “Goodnight Gracie,” made me think. In the episode, Phil’s mom died, so everyone flew over to Florida for…
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Worst Weakness
My friend once described me in a lengthy post which ended with this line: “Greatest weakness and strength – Love.”Oh boy. Is it ever. One…
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Valuing Vincent
Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and gray Look out on a summer’s day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Do…
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Peer Pressure
“I’m going home next month,” a friend of mine announced some time ago. “Ugh.” Well that wasn’t the typical reaction of an OFW (Overseas Filipino…
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Joy in the Journey
I think this quote from the TV show Grey’s Anatomy is the best insight I’ve found on the subject of pursuing happiness. In other words,…
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Instant Instants
Are you familiar with the Annoying Facebook Girl meme? I’m sure you know someone like that. Heck, if we’re Facebook friends, your finger is probably pointed…
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Handling Humiliation with Humor
When something incredibly embarrassing happens to you, what do you do? Take Jennifer Lawrence, who tripped and fell on the steps on her way up…
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Favored Freedom
I don’t know if this is a sign of aging, but lately I no longer like reading fiction but prefer books about real events, real…
