Where has the value of a human life gone? Why do we as a society no longer feel the pain of a loss, no matter whose life has been extinguished? Why do some lives have more value than others? I’m not alone in asking these questions. Again this week I have heard of a local…
Is Arguing The New Pastime?
I hate arguing and arguments. As humans, we will never all agree on the same things, but these days it seems like we no longer allow others to feel differently. It doesn’t seem to matter what the topic is. In our current society, if we aren’t all the same, we are outcasts. What happened to…
This Year, 2025, Is Gone (Gratefully?)
Goodbye 2025! This year is another year gone by in the blink of an eye. Where did the time go? Is it just because we are getting older that time seems to fly past, or is it that time itself is speeding up? Usually, at this time of the year I review the year and…
The “All Seeing” Phone (Number)
“Just enter your phone number.” That’s all it takes to get the grocery discount, the rewards at the hardware store, or the new social media account. 10 digits later, your transaction is finished to your satisfaction. Maybe you even have a smile at the size of the savings. However, nobody questions handing over their phone…
Depression, Weather and the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. Yes, the holidays are upon us. But so are the dark days of fall and winter. And both of those are triggers for depression and suicide in many individuals. The state of society as a whole is not conducive to happy living at the moment. Many are financially strapped…
Be The Positive in a Negative World
It’s so easy for us to see all the negative things in life. Social media is full of it. Negative people! Our news sources are full of bad news. Worries. Tragedies. All of these are so easy to find. But there is good out there too. It’s just not being pushed on us like all…
Priorities and Inequality
Money is on everyone’s mind these days. Whether you have it, need it, or are trying hard to protect yours, financial stress is attacking everyone. But what grows more obvious is the inequality among people and the varied priorities. When you have money, it’s easy to spend. It is also easy to consider non-essential things…
My Heart Exploded Today
Maybe exploded is a bit dramatic, but it should tell you how I actually felt. Today was a day that I needed, and I think one that so many of us need as well. The day started out simple. When I woke, my husband already had breakfast on the table. I enjoyed scrambled eggs with…
Your Neighbor is Not The Enemy
If we have learned anything in the last few years, it seems to be to hate your neighbor as if they were an enemy. We are being slowly and methodically divided against each other. Yet so many people can’t seem to see that your neighbor is not the enemy. It wasn’t that long ago that…
Oh SNAP! Now What Do We Do?
If you are like me, you noticed the only thing making headlines this week is the fact that the federal government is not going to pay out for SNAP benefits. Every news station and “influencer” seem to make that the lead story every day. Then, if you follow any of it on social media, there…