Positively Prepared for Down Days
Because the best you can you can do for you is leave bread crumbs to lead you back home to those who love you
Ray Bradbury was one of a kind; a man of true genius and observation of the world around us and the potential for of the good, but also the bad and the ugly, in humankind. In one of his writings, August 4th, 2026 was the end of the world as we knew it. However, as…
I created a policy long ago about how I go about lending money to friends. I will give them $20; in my head, it’s a gift. If they give it back, that means that they put effort in to get me the money back. If they say, “Oh I don’t have it this week or…
Reflections Life is not just about existing. It’s about the opportunities we choose to take on, the opportunities we pass on, and the opportunities where we accept we HAVE to put ourselves first, regardless. As the year comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude for: As this new year starts, remember, just…
Relationships absolutely need to be two way streets; regardless if it’s amorous, familial, or friendship. HARD STOP. And evaluating those around you and observing if they are lifting you up as you lift them should be a monthly/weekly/daily process. If you surround yourself with good, inspiring, challenging people, you will continue to be your best…
Checklist for getting your affairs in order This list provides common steps to consider when getting your affairs in order. 1. Plan for your estate and finances. Depending on your situation, you may choose to prepare different types of legal documents to outline how your estate and finances will be handled in the future. Common…
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The medical racism (blacks/Irish/Indian/x are prone to….) alone creates fatalities. Black women are more likely to die post giving birth. That is a TERRIFYING fact and reason enough that I would have chosen to never have kids if I had more melanin in my skin. It is terrifying how ignorant people are to the full…
This is the math allowed for a salaried non exempt employee of an employer based in California (2017-2019). Personal knowledge as I compared this against my paychecks to create this. (I rounded the taxes to 20% as I live in Texas and we do not have state employment tax) My contract pay, based on the…
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In 2010, a dear friend and admirer was dying of stage 4 tongue cancer. He would ultimately die just weeks later. Being he knew I studied the religions of the world as my BA, he asked me: What if he was wrong, what if his faith was wrong and reincarnation wasn’t real. I told him…
A boy pulled up my skirt to look under it in kindergarten/1st grade. Flash forward 20+ years later. Asshole tried to add me on Facebook. Answer was a resounding NO! MY PERSONAL life was no business of his then, and definitely isn’t now. Accidentally seeing is one thing, INTENTIONALLY exposing someone against their will is…
When we lose someone that is THAT close to us that it hurts like a part of you is being ripped away, it can cause us to freeze in time. A number of friends and family are grieving right now. So let me leave you all with a good bit of advice on this moment…
