My Dichotomy

After writing out and reading, over and over, the list of expectations I feel drive me, I had one very powerful observation.  Each expectation I have for myself is the polar opposite of how I believe I should treat others.  In fact, it is almost as though I believe my ability to treat others properly … read more

Broken

About one year ago, I sat at the little, plastic table littered with empty coffee cups and notebooks as I described my idea for an artistic photo shoot to my dear friend and photographer, Marsha Lane Foster.  It was a decidedly cheesy image and, as I’ve come to realize hence, quite cliche’.  I envisioned a … read more

Facing My Shame

One of my very favorite sounds in the world is another person’s laughter.  Very little brings me greater joy than knowing I put a smile on someone’s face and am the reason for a giggle or chuckle.  A lot of what I say and write is intended to be lighthearted, and I often hide behind … read more