Going to the mall has always been a bittersweet endeavor for me, being that my attention span is that of a 2-year old child and I (Devin) have borderline OCD tendencies. In other words, I’m easily distracted by the people,…
“Give it time…the fire feels divine; the sweetest things, they burn before they shine.” (Incubus) If there were a competition for the most impulsive & impatient man on earth, I would enter it. Not only would I enter it, I…
Speaking frankly, I have long thought the cliché “absence makes the heart grow fonder” to be a load of malarkey. Absence makes my heart bored, annoyed, and lonely. True, I adore the moment that I see my husband walk into the…
One thing I’ve come to accept over the years is how often I tend to entertain my inner nostalgia. I love to reminisce and to observe my transition from childhood to adulthood. There are many entertaining, profound, and intriguing facets…
From our porch, the lightening and hail are mesmerizing. Thirty minutes ago I had no idea that the perfect storm was fast approaching. There’s not a whole lot that can go wrong when you’re sitting back, covered and watching it…
Occasionally, like most individuals that I know, I come to a place in my life where I need something new and fresh to direct my attention. I will admit that I arrive at this destination much more frequently than the…
It is not length of life, but depth of life. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy 25th Birthday to a man the world never got to know. We lost Jon ten years ago, and I’m amazed at how quickly time can pass….
At work, we have these two aquarium tanks that display a collection of captivating fish of varying colors, sizes, and shapes. Though I, Devin, encounter them almost daily, I still find it difficult to stifle the inner child in me…
A couple of months back, an article hit social media that got a lot of attention. It was titled 23 Things To Do Instead of Getting Engaged Before You’re 23. I’m serious. The author gave her single readers a list…
“Be my valentine?” Yes, no, maybe so? This plea brings back countless memories of young love and heartbreak, but this year is different because I’m married, which is kind of like the ultimate goal of the holiday, right? Do you…
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