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Not unlike others of my era, I left home at the age of eighteen with the goal of creating a life which would include happiness, something that I did not have at the time. Though I had no idea where this ambition of finding personal satisfaction would lead me, I knew it was time for…

Although my siblings and I all shared the same tragedy, our dad’s suicide, none of us necessarily share the same perspective of the different events that make up the story. I was reminded of that just the other day when conversing with one of my sisters.     A Lie is a Lie In 1972,…

I consider truthful, honest, and genuine people who want to have a relationship with me to be a gift. I like nothing more than to spend time with a person who is willing to connect with me on a heart-to-heart level. There are a few “regulars” in my life with whom I share this pleasure…

A good surprise is an event we did not plan and did not necessarily expect, but could have been hoping for. Such an occasion can generate any range of emotions such as; astonishment, joy, or happiness. Recently, a birthday card’s message from my oldest sister produced a pleasant surprise along with a dose of delight.…