Tone is everything. Tone influences attitude. It is word choice and inflection. A harmless question asked in the wrong tone can elicit an unwanted response. “Trigger” questions/ ”trigger” statements/ ”trigger” responses.  These make the hearer defensive. It causes the blood pressure to rise. Fists to clench, voices to strain. On the flip side, an insult … Continue reading Tone

How fast things change Yet how much they stay the same. The past few years I feel like I’m still there Like nothing has changed, But in truth, so much is different. On the outside looking in, You can’t see the change. At least not at first. But looking closer, you can see Just how … Continue reading Steady as You Go

Don’t set your expectations high for anyone else... You will inevitably be disappointed. People will let you down... Sometimes not on purpose. You might be the queen in your mind, But you are just a pawn in another’s game. You are limited in your advancement... Not free to roam as you think. Find your own … Continue reading Great Expectations…

Maybe I’m the only one, who’s had everything come undone; after orchestrating all I can, to control my destiny with my plan. Everything aligned, nothing out of place; check every I and every T just to be safe. And while I’m working on the details of plan A, preparing for that go live day, I … Continue reading The Other Shoe

Fists clenched tight Muscles struggle and strain Jaws clamped shut Upward shoots the pain Eyes glassed over Tears fall like rain Red is my vision  I fight to maintain  Exhale, inhale Try to refrain Hold it together  Composure remained  Inside rages war Acid through my veins  Cut you down to size Before it reaches my … Continue reading Anger

Letters are the worst... I don’t have trouble writing to a general public, but writing to someone specific often gives me difficulty. I spend hours slaving over verbiage... And punctuation... Making every effort to succinctly convey my message... All to scrap it and start over from the beginning. Numerous times. It’s so frustrating! Why can’t … Continue reading Letter Writing

I’m sitting here waiting for someone.  I’m by myself in my car.  A lawn service is cutting grass nearby.  Gorgeous oak trees full of Spanish moss, bright green leaves and poison sumac are in view.  I hear chatter, people laughing in the distance.  There is a breeze coming through the downed windows of the car. … Continue reading Oaks and Seeds

I was listening to a motivational message earlier and man I was pumped! He was right on it. Line by line, I was there! I walked a mile in a few short minutes without realizing it. In the zone, totally committed. Wow! It was amazing!! I was on a roll!! Feeling great!! Ready to take … Continue reading Motivation vs Discipline

Cunning and illusive, Like the thorn buried in the skin, You feel and see the object within; But you can’t reach it… Your body knows Something isn’t quite right and tirelessly it tries to fight until resolution is found… It rots, beneath the surface Somewhere down deep The poisons start to seep Destroying the alien … Continue reading Seeking Balance

He didn’t know my name… I guess I should have been prepared, but I wasn’t. I was the last one he’d remembered.  When he didn’t know anyone else, he would always call me by name.  But not today.  I tried to keep the conversation going; tried to talk of the past, tried to jog his … Continue reading He Didn’t Know