When Doubt Follows Your Decision

What has been the hardest decision you’ve had to make recently? I don’t mean what to wear or what to eat, though even those can trip us up some days...

The Villains in Your Story

Don’t ask me why, but the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock movie The Birds popped into my mind. Now, I’m pretty sure I never actually saw the film, but as a little...

A Clue

As a child, I was captivated by the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, especially the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. For those who might not know, this classic animated...

The Things We Choose to Hear

My neighbor Marissa once shared a story about her father that has stayed with me ever since. Her father was hard of hearing, and whenever he went to the doctor...

Dealing with Unwanted Guests

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly hosting an unwelcome guest? Perhaps they lingered longer than you anticipated, casting a shadow over your home and your peace of mind. I vividly...

Rough Morning

Can anything else go wrong? Ever had one of those mornings where even the coffee seems to be plotting against you? Picture this: I wake up feeling like I've been...