Water for Camels

I've been writing this blog since 2017. I can't believe how time has flown by I have 1,600 followers, and I appreciate each and every one who honors me by reading my posts! I hope to add new followers so that I can continue the message of encouragement and support to those who give of … Continue reading Water For Camels

I both loathe and love garbage day. I loathe it because, well it is garbage. I mean, who doesn't loathe garbage? Especially because I often forget to take the outside bin to the street the night before. What this means for me, "Oh so not a morning person" is that I must get it to … Continue reading Taking Out The Garbage

It's Halloween, 2019, in Mobile Alabama. Jennifer Riley, CPS supervisor and her team, face a nightmare line up of child abuse cases. A young boy, imprisoned by his mother in the family basement, fights for his very life. A baby girl, whose parents are drug addicts, is on life support from a traumatic brain injury. … Continue reading The Boy in the Basement

Let me tell you about Loki and Odin. My Precious Pups! Loki is a Welsh Cardigan Corgi (2 years old). He is calm, intelligent, sweet and loves a good snuggle. In times of stress, he will come to me, put his little head in my lap and snuggle up against me, waiting for me to … Continue reading FOMO and the All-Judging Eye

People fascinate me. I love to observe candid snapshots of their lives. Whether I am sitting on a park bench watching children play tag, or walking in the mall observing how couples express their feelings through their body language. I guess that makes me sort of a peeping tom....but I just find people so interesting. … Continue reading Coffee to Go

It's a very personal and cathartic blog this week as I struggle to make sense of recent events in the life of my family. Our new life journey began about two months ago. My husband hurt his back digging up pipes and working on the plumbing for our Gulf Shores house. He complained of pain … Continue reading The Routine of Dying

Yes, and how many years must a mountain existBefore it is washed to the sea?And how many years can some people existBefore they're allowed to be free?Yes, and how many times can a man turn his headAnd pretend that he just doesn't see? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the windThe answer is blowin' … Continue reading Blowin’ In The Wind

This week I had a meeting with a colleague to discuss progress on a project. Our prospective offices were so far apart, that I suggested we meet for coffee that afternoon in a central location. I love remote work and the flexibility it delivers. We decided upon a Cracker Barrell as we knew it wouldn't … Continue reading Old Portraits

Ten years ago I began teaching Advanced Social Work Practice as an adjunct professor. Despite my juggling of too many irons, I really felt energized when I taught. Yet because of my other obligations, I only agreed to teach when I could carve out enough time to respect the University and the students by giving … Continue reading Caring is a Chronic Illness

Yesterday I needed a break. I had been working on multiple projects, one of which required creation of specific policies and procedures for the operation of a new and exciting endeavor. Now, the idea of being a small part of something that will improve the lives of others, motivated me to put everything I had … Continue reading Cloud Animals Make Me Smile