Ramblings

UNITED STATES—We are told time and time again that “Time is of the essence.” You might be thinking, exactly what does that mean? It’s a loaded question ─ that I will admit. If you are asking me, it means you have to cherish the time you have, not necessarily living in the moment, but not counting the time you...

UNITED STATES—When it comes to work, we all have to find purpose in it. What does that mean? It means you have to feel some sense of obligation to your employer or the work that you do. It needs to make you feel a certain way and when I say that I’m not referring to the negative; we have...

UNITED STATES—I love Christmas and I hate Christmas at the same time. Why? It seems sometimes that no matter how much I prepare in advance, no matter how much I attempt to simplify my Christmas list and the amount of money I spend, I get so stressed every single year when I say I’m not going to do it....

UNITED STATES—I was one of the many Americans that ventured out into the retail stores on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. Why? It is deemed the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. We all know 2020 was a bust because of COVID-19, people still shopped, but...

UNITED STATES—Hey, America we are doing way too much and the problem is so many of us have failed to acknowledge the problem. At the top of the list is work and family. I think work take the top spot. Why? Sometimes some of us just don’t know when to quit. I know I am NOT the only one,...

UNITED STATES—It is here people. The biggest shopping holiday of the year is upon us, no I’m not talking about Thanksgiving people, I am talking about Black Friday. For the second year in a row, Black Friday is actually transpiring on Black Friday people, the day after Thanksgiving. In years past, especially pre-COVID many retailers had their doors open...

UNITED STATES—If you think one political party is better than the other you would be wrong. I hate the fact that our country is so divided on a political front. If you’re a Democrat you can’t be friends with a Republican, if you’re a Republican you can’t be friends with a Democrat, we can’t have a civil argument about...

UNITED STATES—I am learning something about life and myself as I get older. I have to have a bit more patience. When I was younger I think I had more patience than what I currently have and I am trying everything in my power to get back to that place. Why? Not having patience can get the best of...

UNITED STATES—This used to be a federal holiday that I didn’t think much about until my grandfather recently died as a result of COVID-19 back in April. I’m referring to Veterans Day, a federal holiday that is aimed to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their own lives so that people like myself and so many other Americans could...

UNITED STATES—Is there ever a thing as having too much candy? Well, after trick-or-treating with my nieces I think I can say yes. Why? Talk about having nearly 5 pounds of candy each between the two of them that is a total of 10 pounds of candy. I mean a Halloween bag was full to the top with candy,...