Did you ever wake up one morning and decide that you would try something different? Something new? Without warning? Just for the hell of it? A week ago, I had that very same thing happen to me. I got out of bed, fed the dogs, let them out, poured myself a cup of coffee, and… Continue reading Good Things
Category: Reflections
Grow Up
When I was a kid, I believed my parents had the answers to everything. I remember looking up to the adults in my life thinking they had it all figured out and they had the freedom to do anything they want. They seemed infallible and invincible. They were mature, wise, smart, and regal. There was… Continue reading Grow Up
A Letter to The Future
When you've had a tough year, it's important to remind yourself that good things can still happen.
Common Sayings That Are Stupider
Ha! And you thought we were done with these? A few months back, we explored the fun of the English language in Common Sayings That Are Stupid. Now, we covered a lot in that one session. However, we've only scratched the surface on the fantastically terrible colloquialisms, idioms, and proverbs that seem to exist purely… Continue reading Common Sayings That Are Stupider
The Leap
Have you ever had a moment where you forced yourself to take a giant leap? Even when every bone in your body was screaming at you to do the complete opposite, you did it anyway? This past week, I sent an invite out to join the newly launched and official Facebook page for The CJBuzz.… Continue reading The Leap
Something From Nothing
My friends, I have a problem. Today is Sunday, and that means that I should be posting something. Anything! But today I find myself at a loss... My problem may have started when I decided that I would post something at least once a week, often on Sunday. As a writer, I figured this would… Continue reading Something From Nothing
Flowers Red
We remember...
Why I Give
What would you give to save someone you love? So many of us live our lives, day to day, without a care in the world. We tend to focus our attention on whatever Facebook and other social media feed us without giving it a second thought. I'll admit, I'm just as guilty as the rest… Continue reading Why I Give
The COVID 19…or 20
There have got to be few worse feelings than putting on an item of clothing and quickly realizing you resemble an overstuffed tube of toothpaste. If any of you are like me, as I'm willing to bet many of you are, you have tried your best to make the best of our craptacular situation over… Continue reading The COVID 19…or 20
I Just Met You and This is Crazy
I finally met my niece for the first time a few days ago, but the meeting did not go the way I expected. It's no secret, my experience with children is fairly limited. Regardless, I was determined to make a good first impression. So, armed with my credit card and about half a day's worth… Continue reading I Just Met You and This is Crazy
