loneness

Loneliness is not quite the word I’m looking for. The actual word is loneness.  Being alone, unaccompanied, As in a lone traveler. I’ve learned that many of my pains and sorrows must be faced alone.  As well as joys and celebrations. First of all, I’m a private person.  Second, well second, I’ve learned that it’s … More loneness

would you?

Marriage is so many things. Commitment. Love. Growth, family, friendship. I’ve pondered my marriage and marriage in general quite a lot, as of late. I’ve decided [completely on my own] the ultimate test of marriage is asking oneself this question: Knowing everything I know today, would I go back and marry this person again? Gosh, … More would you?

if I could

Over a year ago, my daughter and I watched a television program called Motor City Rising.   As you might have assessed from the show title, it was about revitalization in Detroit.  We were especially interested in a non-profit featured on the program, Humble Design.  As I watched the segments of the program that specifically … More if I could

non-fiction

I recently completed a book, The Cuckoo’s Calling.  Reading it took me longer than I’d originally expected and the book ended up being overdue at the library.  When I finished it, I promptly returned it, with the plan of searching for something new to read there in the library.  Lately, most of my reading has … More non-fiction