Wrapped in Fear

Wrapped in Fear

The car was nearly out of control, driving downhill too fast. For some reason, she wasn’t hitting the brakes as she yanked the wheel to the left for the next turn. Just as the car started to lift onto its side and veer toward the curb, she woke up.It was one of those...
Side Effects Include…

Side Effects Include…

photo credit: Tina Rataj-Berard/Unsplash Can You Turn Off the News?I can’t.I just want to know what’s going to happen next. Is that so bad? According to my wife, it IS that bad. She can’t take it anymore. And she certainly doesn’t want to process it with me. Betsy...
Who Has Time to Even Read?

Who Has Time to Even Read?

I spent a lot of time thinking about how to title this piece. The fact is that I want to ask you to read something.It’s hard not to feel defeated before I begin. There are so many pulls on your attention, like a line at a stadium bathroom.So I have a question. It’s...
Unpack Your Crowded Mind

Unpack Your Crowded Mind

Can I have your attention? I know, I know. I need to get in line.Wow, This line goes out the door and around the block!OK, let’s see. Who is in here, fighting for your attention? photo credit: cloudvisual.co.uk/unsplash Starting with your basic needs (H/T Maslow), you...
Your Most Valuable Asset

Your Most Valuable Asset

Have you seen the car commercial where the guy answers his friend’s text in person?He drives to his friend’s house to say, “Not much. How about you?” Amused, his friend responds, “lol, come on in.”I love it!The commercial made me...