Reality Check

Things aren’t always as they seem and neither are people. About a decade ago I worked under an office manager who was efficient, accurate and great with people. Except, as…

The sun was hot and the air barely moved. The traffic continued on its way through the dusty downtown streets. The little park didn’t see muchactivity during the day. Most…

I love being outside in the summer, whether it’s in the heat of the sun at the beach or sitting with friends around a fire, roasting marshmallows. At a recent…

Lawnchairs, capris, sandals, ponytails…that’s me. I admit it, I’m a summertime slacker or I want to be. I enjoy sitting in the sun with my sunscreen on, going out for…

A few years ago, an acquaintance of mine was involved in a situation that eventually ended their employment. Like most altercations between two people, it came down to perception and…

I am Miriam, the lame one. When I was little, I happened to fall in the way of the master’s wagon and the wheel damaged my foot. I am able…

I have decided to give up chocolate from Pancake Tuesday to Easter. No, my denomination does not ask its adherents to fast for Lent, but each year I try to…

Here it comes again. Can you feel the change in the wind? Another storm is approaching in your life to upset you and leave you shipwrecked emotionally, spiritually or even…

There is something about the start of a new year that brings a feeling of restlessness. Maybe it’s the whole resolution thing, maybe it’s the advertisements that tell me I…

I need to confess from the outset that I am usually a very traditional decorator at Christmas. Usually it’s just red and green, silver and gold; heavy on the tinsel…