These 8 Traits Are Big Clues — What traits characterize a “good” person, as opposed to just an ordinary one? When we’re children, “good” and “bad” are defined by our parents. It’s clear cut, black and white. Our motivation to be good children was to gain approval and be praised. Bad behavior often had direct, negative consequences. …

Weighing the Pros and Cons After One Year — How It All Began Like many of you on Medium, I am continuously looking for ways to make a solid living from my writing alone. As a result of the pandemic, in 2020 I finally gave up my full time job in hospitality and took a leap of faith. It’s been quite a ride……

Your Life Will Be Better For It — (this essay was originally published in Shenandoah Literary Magazine) I had a magical childhood. Growing up in a tiny town where forests and cranberry bogs outnumbered paved surfaces and traffic lights, it was easy to believe in fairies in the glade, or mysterious creatures lurking in the swamp. I devoured…

My Love for Cats Leads to a New Career Hello, my fellow cat people! I’ve been away for a bit, huddling under fuzzy blankets with my super-fuzzy fur baby. He’s decided to sleep until spring, with occasional sleep-walking bouts that lead him to the kitchen and back. As for me…

Are Your Efforts Really Making a Difference? — In our quest for a greener and more sustainable future, recycling has become a must-do for many households. We diligently separate plastics, glass, paper, and cans, tossing them into the recycling bin with hopes of a transformation. But are our efforts paying off? Are the things we recycle actually getting…

Childless by Choice — Still a Difficult Road for Females — Oh, the joys of womanhood. From childhood, we are bombarded with images of happy families and the notion that motherhood is our ultimate destiny. But what if we don’t want to follow that path? What if we choose a different journey, one that doesn’t involve becoming a baby factory? Even…

3 Rituals for Solo Practitioners — Mabon — Saturday, September 23 (Northern hemisphere) Whispers of the wind carry the scent of autumn leaves, as the days grow shorter and the nights deepen. The wheel of the year turns once more, ushering in Mabon, a sacred time for pagans to honor the bountiful harvest and embrace the balance between light and dark. As a…

5 Ways to Honor Your Inner Goddess — As the sun sets and casts a golden glow upon the world, there is a whisper in the wind, a calling from deep within. It is the call of your inner goddess, urging you to embrace your true essence and connect with the divine feminine energy that flows through every…

Caring for our feline friends in their golden years — As our beloved kitty companions grow older, it becomes crucial for us, as responsible pet owners, to be mindful of the unique health challenges that senior cats may encounter. While our older cats bring us immeasurable joy and love, they also require extra attention and care to ensure their well-being. …