‘Trust Yourself’ is a phrase we like to use, both in encouraging other people and in encouraging ourselves. It seems so simple but it really isn’t, is it? I can’t count how many times in the last year or so I’ve looked myself in the eye and said it right out loud so I could […]
Category: Personal Posts
Things That Matter
Since the world ended yesterday (12/21/12), we are now all living in a brand new world. That made me start thinking about things that matter: * Having clean water to drink * Having enough food to eat * Having someone to love and love you back. * Having some place safe to sleep * Having […]
The Shepherd and the Two Travelers, a simple story.
This blog article is technically written by me, but the story below is not mine. I never knew where it came from, and after some research, I still don’t know. I found some variations out there, but this is the version that I heard when I was young, and have been re-telling for all of […]
Family vs. Total Strangers – Who Gets You At Your Best?
I’ve read too many times that some RLSH feel like they’re a much better person in their RLSH persona, than they are in every-day life. Some have said they’re not proud of the person they are in civilian life. That doesn’t make any sense at all. If you aren’t living up to the core of […]
Simply Oblivious by Moxie Gusto
The moment a cell phone chirps, it’s attended to no matter what else is going on. Text messages, tweets, and status updates are a steady stream of someone else’s thoughts pushing yours to the background; a constant drip of distractions that take your attention away from whatever is happening at that moment, be it dinner […]
Simple cleaners: do more with less
When we took our trip to Memphis for the fencing tournament, I knew I would be doing a load or two of laundry, so I brought a plastic bag with some of my home made laundry powder, and a small bottle of vinegar for softener. However, I didn’t remember to bring any dish soap, or […]
Grandpa’s Flag Pole Ornament
When I was a child, my family visited Grandma and Grandpa in Cumberland, MD every summer. They lived in an interesting old house on McMullen Highway. I could go on for days about how wonderful it was to be there, but for now I’ll just tell one true story. Grandpa had a flag pole in […]
Dressing Well on a Budget
Dressing well doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. If you stick to the basics and accessorize to fit the look you want, you won’t be spending much to look good. Start with at least three pair of solid color slacks or skirts in neutral colors like black, brown, and grey and you will have […]