I admit it. I have trust issues. There have been more than enough people in my life who have hurt me that I am very careful about who I let into my inner circle. That’s what makes it especially hard when one of those people lies to me. Don’t Lie to Me The worst thing about being...
I remember growing up thinking I could never be president. It wasn’t because I wasn’t intelligent or that I didn’t have drive. I was a straight A student and I worked for everything I got. It wasn’t because I did not have leadership qualities. You only had to look at my extracurriculars to see that...
Many people think about exercise for weight loss but it’s may be most effective as a mood booster. You may have heard of the endorphin rush or “runner’s high”. It’s the euphoria that washes over you after intense exercise. The truth is that endorphins are released when you exercise but the effects are usually short...
The sun refused to come out that day. Instead, raindrops pelted our driveway at a 45-degree angle. Better than hail, I say. Walking to School Uphill in the Rain My daughter takes the bus to school. In elementary school, she is young enough that the bus picks her up right at our house. My older...
Games are not just for kids. They are for every single one of us. Even you. The Game of Life Games of chance can be especially exciting. A spin of the wheel or a roll of the dice could win a big prize. The dream to have the best of the best, the dream to...
You come across toxic things every day — chemicals, foods, and even people. It’s not always easy to avoid things that are bad for you. Even when they are taken in small doses, too much of a bad thing is, well, a bad thing. The Toxicity of Everyday Life In a twisted way, the same...
