This month, I published what is my 10th poetry collection. Best of Me: New & Selected Poetry marks the occasion by beginning with about 100 new poems and then picks up in part two with the best poetry from the past 20+ years. As I examined this collection I noticed something interesting. Despite honestly describingContinue reading “Best of Me: New & Selected Poetry”
Tag Archives: Courage
Progress Comes in Many Small Steps
Today I compared some gym pics from this week to pictures from February of 2020. Back when I was already showing progress, was very excited, and thought my arms were looking strong! And compared to today it’s totally different. Fitness is a path to humility because it seems the further you go the further youContinue reading “Progress Comes in Many Small Steps”
Priorities
I was just telling my husband (I love calling him that!) that if he had met me four or five years ago he wouldn’t recognize who I am today in terms of my priorities. Back in 2019 I was managing two different departments at work. I was leading kaizen events and running daily meetings withContinue reading “Priorities”
Second Chances
Second chances are a beautiful thing. In family or friendship or marriage, it’s wonderful when a rift or a detachment can be mended by a second chance. But sometimes it is very hard. Especially in long relationships, it can be hard to adjust perspective about someone who’s been one way for a long time. AContinue reading “Second Chances”
Secret of Life
2023 has already been a wonderful year for me. I rang in the new year by getting remarried, to the love of my life. Nothing else this year or any year will top this. But also, I have published my 7th book, a collection of poetry called Secret of Life. I’m especially proud of thisContinue reading “Secret of Life”
The Difference With Jesus – My Boyfriend’s Example
Life is hard. We have struggles. There is hardship. We experience grief and stress. We live in a fallen world and it’s evident every single day. And yet there’s a remarkable difference in the attitude of people who go through these times with Jesus as opposed to without. You can think of persecuted Christians aroundContinue reading “The Difference With Jesus – My Boyfriend’s Example”
Toxic Communication
I haven’t shut up since I was about a year old. One might say I’m loquacious. Others might just say I’m annoying. However, you cannot argue, I’m an experienced communicator. For whatever it’s worth, I also have a master’s degree in business management with a specialization leadership and communication. Not just communication, but strategic communication.Continue reading “Toxic Communication”
I Had PCOS…
I had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Had, as in, past tense. Several doctors assured me that it was incurable, chronic, and that I could manage symptoms with drugs but that I’d never be without it. However, after living with PCOS for over a decade, I’ve been cured of it for several years. How do IContinue reading “I Had PCOS…”
Don’t Eat Ze Bugs
The folks at the organizations that comprise the New World Order have said it: you’ll eat ze bugs. You’ll own nothing. You’ll be happy. But then mainstream news and food companies started saying we should eat bugs. That it’s good for us and the environment. And that this is the future. I live a fairlyContinue reading “Don’t Eat Ze Bugs”
New Beginnings
One of my favorite things about the television show Frasier are the themes woven throughout. The primary one being the relationships between Frasier and his father and brother and how it evolves. The other is the new beginnings. The series starts with Frasier arriving in Seattle, returning to his hometown after years in Boston thatContinue reading “New Beginnings”
Anna Farley 