I read a lot. A few of the books I've picked up lately have shaken me so much that I can't but go on about them to anyone. My kid sister. The stranger on the train. The cashier at the grocery store. The barista at my local coffee shop. Good Lord, even my patients, and co-workers … Continue reading 3 Must-Reads That Will Change Your Life
Of all the people we have the most difficult time forgiving, the person who often stands to be the most difficult to forgive is none other than ourselves. Sometimes we go through experiences that we wish we could take back; circumstances that a restart button could solve immediately. We may even have memories that make us want … Continue reading Dear Me, I Forgive You
This past weekend, I received a disturbing emergency alert message via text message. In all capital letters it read: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. On a chilly Saturday afternoon, a high school friend and I were grabbing lunch and catching up. Two local girls who grew … Continue reading A Sobering Farewell: How The Hawaii Ballistic Missile Mishap Impacted Two North Carolinians
A Fish Out of Water 