Life Thoughts TodayExposing the Plight of the Poor Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), English writer and social critic, creator of some of the world’s best known fictional characters, is considered by many to be the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, his novels and short stories continuing to be widely read. Born in Portsmouth, to a middle-class family; at the age […]
It’s a Wonderful Life Just about every year about this time, I subject myself to watching the black & white classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, and each year as I identify so closely to George Bailey’s life path, I find tears forming for the man who sacrifices his dreams and ambitions to benefit others, eventually […]
What Really MattersFood is integral part of the holidays, but remember to focus on family and friends, laughter and good times. Eat Mindfully– Don’t skip meals to save up for a big dinner; stick to your routine eating habits– Snack before parties; don’t go out on an empty stomach– Focus on slowing down and enjoying […]
View From Behind As I reflect on the past year, leaving the traumas behind, I am grateful for this opportunity to combine various abilities from my past to edit this varied collection of articles. And, I am most grateful for meeting new authors, readers and friends as we join together on this nebulous journey. […]
Skyrim An open-world, action, role-play video game, Skyrim’s story revolves around the Dragonborn who are on a quest to defeat Alduin, the World-Eater dragon who is prophesied to destroy the world. Set 200 years after Oblivion strikes Skyrim, players complete quests and develop character by improving skills, while having the ability to travel anywhere in […]
When somebody asks what my favorite movie is, I typically respond, Casablanca. Perhaps you can see why from the 1942 trailer. “If you are looking for adventure, you will find it in Casablanca. City of hope and despair located in French Morocco in North Africa, the meeting place of adventurers, fugitives, criminals, refugees, lured into […]
I was first introduced to Charles Williams while binge watching one of my favorite TV series, Inspector Lewis. In “Magnum Opus” (season 9, episodes 1&2, 2015), set in Oxford, England, as a case is solved, the detectives uncover a secret the victims all shared. To assuage their guilt, the group formed a cult, the “Companions […]
Imposter’s Syndrome,” a term new to me, thrown out by J. Credence during our weekly strategizing (what are we doing, where are we headed) session, piqued my curiosity. Being in the “mental health” field for many years, this term caught me by surprise and I immediately began investigating. Thinking this referred to a person who […]
(cont. from October) Sharing more of my life’s journey would be easier if I hadn’t shredded all my journals. This mastication took place after a conversation with the English Department head. Upon telling him of the provision in my will ensuring my journals (very private writings) would be destroyed, he laughed out loud & said […]
View From Behind Light to the World.” I jotted that phrase down in my notes. Surely I would remember the significance, but I don’t. What led up to wanting to elaborate on being a light for others — what I was thinking? With this project in its infancy, I know the importance of having a […]
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