If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? Truthfully, I wouldn’t want to be someone else for a 24 hour time frame because in that brief window, I would be seeing another person’s problems and blessings. The natural tendency is that most people including myself who would falselyContinue reading “Not Being Me”
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West Michigan to North Texas
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on My most ambitious project to date that I did mainly by myself was to move to the DFW metroplex in north Texas from west Michigan. The decision to move here was because I couldn’t find a job in west Michigan after I lost my jobContinue reading “West Michigan to North Texas”
Serendipity
Definition of: ‘serendipity’ is: ‘an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.’. Learn more at: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/serendipity. Today, I took some time to travel to my favorite town square in Texas in the city of Denton. It gave me time to realize that my job loss is of closing a door that will allow other doorsContinue reading “Serendipity”
“Whatever…..”
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? With some help, I have found that, “whatever,” brings a sense of laziness or indecisiveness that usually results in irritation or anger to the person on the receiving end. Truthfully, if I had teenagers with one whom responded likeContinue reading ““Whatever…..””
Words that End Dreams
The phrase, “I can’t” plus “I’m too afraid,” or, “I’m too scared,” are words and phrases that ends dreams that could change one life and effect many others. In education, a teacher dreads hearing the above phrases because it means that the student feels overwhelmed and defeated. “I can’t.” In life, situations and experiences pushContinue reading “Words that End Dreams”
Unemployment, Ageism & the Texas Workforce Commission
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? Losing my job at the age of 64 with almost seven years of employment has presented me with a new set of challenges that replaced the headaches at work. Truthfully, I’m happy to be away from the politics at work. With noContinue reading “Unemployment, Ageism & the Texas Workforce Commission”
Uber
Kudos to Uber on the background checks on all drivers and kudos to me for passing with flying colors without a doubt. Could’ve have gone out tonight but decided maybe Wednesday after my visit to Texas Workforce Commission or early Thursday. Your vehicle is part of the equation too. Mine being a Corolla and beingContinue reading “Uber”
My Extra Income
Decided to become a part time Uber Eats driver to pick up take out food orders and deliver them safely to the customer. In my past, I’ve ordered from Uber Eats for food and I’ve gotten rides to and from the airport from Uber which I felt safe. On one trip to the airport veryContinue reading “My Extra Income”
Sunday Blessing
Went to church for the first time in a very long time where I went to one not far from my house. Immediately, I was greeted by an older gentleman who is originally from Detroit-where I grew up. Then, I made it to a round table worship that’s more intimate than the big service. WhenContinue reading “Sunday Blessing”
“Buckle Up ButterCup“
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Having been born premature of low birth weight and size with the no hope for the future, my parents knew that my life wouldn’t be easy. Growing up mostly being teased and was told that I was ugly and I didn’t deserve to live in upperContinue reading ““Buckle Up ButterCup“”
The Magnificent Modern Mature Woman 