When was the last time you allowed yourself to be bored? I don't simply mean when was the last time you found yourself with nothing exciting or fun to do. Nor do I mean when was the last time...
If you have been half awake this election season then you know what an oddity it has become. As I mentioned to someone the other day, this election is backwards in many respects. On the conservative side are people...
Two weeks ago I wrote about Finding the Courage to Communicate. In that piece I discussed the importance of properly communicating, even if that means facing your fears. Learning to communicate despite your fear is not only a skill...
Last week's post on communication engendered a lot of discussion on the topic. The comments and feedback I received have inspired me to follow up with a part two. However, that will have to wait until next week. Before...
Recently my brother made an observation that I found quite profound. He opined that frequently we wonder what people are thinking because we don’t know. But we have the ability to know because we can simply ask them. However,...
Recently I told my mother that I feel like the oldest 31 year-old I know. My joints aches, my muscles feel stiff from time to time, and my lower back frequently punishes me for my career as a thrower...
Last year, roughly around this time, I had a semi-meltdown. Well, maybe meltdown is too strong of a word. There was no cursing, no crying, no screaming or raised voice, just a dramatic display of immense irritation. Admittedly, from...
Greetings Palooke followers, subscribers, and those who silently lurk about the website! It feels great to be back writing to you all. I hope you enjoyed your holidays; I certainly enjoyed mine. The last three months of the year...
Greetings faithful followers! Just wanted to let you know I'll be going on a short hiatus for the next two weeks. I promise to return, God willing and my computer doesn't send off smoke signals again ☹️.
In the meantime,...
I love my family and love to support them. So when my little cousin, Shawnynce Sutton, sent me a copy of a poem/story she wrote for English class, I just HAD to share it with you all. Her assignment...