Category Archives: anxiety
WHAT IS TRUTH?
“Tell me I’m clever, Tell me I’m kind, Tell me I’m talented, Tell me I’m cute, Tell me I’m sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I’m perfect – But tell me the truth.” Shel Silverstein When seeking the truth, we might … Continue reading
ROAD BLOCKS
We used to have one of these in our garage. I found it at a yard sale a several years ago and used it as a theater prop. Little did I realize I’d have such a hard time disposing of … Continue reading
WHAT A WEEK!!!!!!!
This has been an unusually crazy week. Last Friday I masked up and ventured out to buy some candy to pass out to any would be trick or treaters. I decided to choose something I like, because I knew I’d … Continue reading
PITY PARTY
There are days when we feel like life isn’t worth getting up for. We’d rather crawl back under the sheets and melt into another dream. What do you do when you feel that way? The world might tell you that … Continue reading
WHEN NOTHING MAKES SENSE
My dreams are often full of creativity and unusual thoughts which don’t usually manifest themselves in my daily life. Sometimes they become part of a play or story I’m writing. I had a whopper a while ago and I think even Joseph, the … Continue reading
AN OVER EXTENDED TIME OUT
As old as I am, I still remember the days when I was led to the corner to think about my actions. Today they call it a time out. In Biblical times, they called it 40 days and 40 nights. … Continue reading
GOD FILLS ME UP
“Memories light the corners of my mind; misty water colored memories of the way we were.” The words to this Barbara Streisand song tell a very true story. We all have wonderful memories that we keep tucked in the recesses … Continue reading
IT’S SO SIMPLE
There is no doubt our world has gone mad. We see one thing after another that shocks, disables and paralyzes us. We could get wrapped up in the negativity. We might go on a rampage and start sputtering words of … Continue reading
WHAT, ME WORRY?
Many years ago, a now familiar character appeared on the cover of Mad Magazine. He was created by a versatile commercial artist named Norman Mingo. This man had worked for many years in the comic book industry. His name isn’t … Continue reading
HIGH ANXIETY
There are so many things that cause us to be afraid and anxious. It could be a health issue. It might be a family problem or work is causing you to stress out. We, as human beings like to be … Continue reading
IS IT GOOD TO GET ANGRY?
From a very early age, I was taught that we shouldn’t succumb to anger. Not only was it a negative way to behave, but it had serious consequences. As my life progresses, I keep hearing that voice in the back … Continue reading
THE VOICE OF GOD
When I was a child, I recall sitting in the sanctuary of our beautiful, Gothic styled, Lutheran church. The stained glass windows depicted various scenes from the Bible. The ceiling had paintings of angels and above the altar was a statue … Continue reading
THE BATTLE IS REAL
For the past week or so, I’ve been doing some research for my series on the missing years of Jesus’ life. It seems that somehow, when I start something like this, I suffer from some seriously bad dreams. Last night … Continue reading
SUNDAY BLESSINGS
Sunday is noted as the first day of the week on our calendars. It’s also the last day of the weekend. To most Christians, it is a day of worship and rest. My oldest grandson even used that as an … Continue reading
I’M HAVING A BAD DAY!
We all have bad days – well, maybe there are a few hours that aren’t so good – perhaps it was a few minutes that didn’t sit well with you and you considered the whole day a bomb. When it … Continue reading
THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MOM
Maybe it’s something to do with my past or my fear of failure that’s driven me to be a worrier. Maybe it’s something common only to women – especially when they become mothers. Maybe it’s a combination of both these … Continue reading
FEAR NOT!
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should … Continue reading
DRAMA!!!
We all have a certain amount of drama in our lives. With the invention of the internet and instant news, we’ve all become an active part in the drama that is playing out all around us. We can become … Continue reading
I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER
As I sit here in a sunbathed room, I can see the colors beginning to change. Squirrels have been actively storing up black walnuts from the tree in our front yard. They’re so busy, it makes me wonder if they … Continue reading
STOP THE WORLD
About a year ago, I started posting cartoons pertaining to writers. I did this as a means of taking my mind off of the negativity going on prior to our last election. Laughter can be good medicine, but so often … Continue reading
