A view from the bike at sunrise. In the last post , I wrote about my struggle to leave, and then stay away from, a dating partner who was...

A view from the bike at sunrise. As an adult, I found myself in an unhealthy relationship. When we first met, and got to know each other,...

A view from the bike at sunrise. Several weeks ago, I wrote a post about riding my bike  in the morning at sunrise. It’s enjoyable during...

While on a recent morning run, I noticed a large shell I hadn't seen before. I picked it up, carried it home, and set it on the kitchen...

When I was growing up, my family always had an artificial Christmas tree. I thought it was small, and other than the lights, there wasn’t...

Romantic relationships have been an odd journey for me. As a teenager, I survived an abusive dating relationship ; my college boyfriend ...

The Breakup and up to Two Years after are the most dangerous time in a relationship - even if it hasn't been physically abusive. Warning:...

Last month a woman in my community went missing. The night she disappeared a neighbor saw the woman and her husband arguing in the...

Two mornings a week, I like to ride my bike at sunrise. I choose sunrise because fewer cars are on the road at that time of day, and it’s...

Recently I turned on the Golden Bachelorette with a bit of hesitation. Honestly, I had one hand on the remote, so that if drama started...