The Nicest Thing Anyone Ever Said to Me
Words. No trophy more significant; no weapon more powerful. Nothing with more capacity to change the world.
Another Ending, Another Beginning
As 2023 draws to a close, I’m filled with deep contentment. For me, it’s not just “jolly holiday” happiness either. It’s more of a “what do I have not to be happy about?” feeling.
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bleed merlot and paint my face with Your wine-stained kisses.
Letting Go and Looking Forward
Dr. Silviana Falcon is an associate business professor at Florida Southern College, who was last year named the ODK Professor of the Year. In 2021, she published her first book, titled “Lectures and Play: A Practical and Fun Guide to Create Extraordinary Higher Education Classroom Experiences.”
One Week at a Time
Most weeks (and days) are a mix of emotions and energy, some good and some not so good. Just another week on the calendar. We tend to expect so much, but even the detours may look like yellow brick roads in the rearview mirror.
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forgive me if my words have dried up at my lips;
Daniel and Lee
I’m crushing on Daniel Levy (Schitt's Creek). He is beautiful, sensitive, smart, funny, out and proud. And damn, Daniel reminds me of my friend Lee, both in looks and style. Only Lee was my best friend more than 40 years ago.
On Motherhood
When I began my journey as a mother nine years ago, I thought there was only one kind – the patient, omniscient, selfless matriarch who never tires and never complains. She has makeup on, there isn’t a hair out of place, her clothes are neatly ironed, and she is happy. She exudes confidence and joy. Boy, was I in for a surprise.
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i want to draw a map of all the places your mind wanders...
The Plot Twist
Do you ever look back on your less-positive experiences and discover they set you on the path to something great or at least better? Hindsight is a gift for reflecting on closed doors and seeing the windows that opened instead. I’m beginning to see the plot twist more regularly.