freedom

Now, A Stranger

I had originally realized the folly a month before making my decision. The landscape had changed. To be certain, we discussed what was unfolding, and he agreed he had messed up. My concern was his patterned behavior, and his seemingly lack of care for the situation. So, I began to launch my attack, blocking him…

Do For Yourself

Everyone does everything everyone else is doing. I have more satisfaction in doing my own beauty regimens. It’ll cost you otherwise. Humans are vain – as am I. But I didn’t want to slave away at a 9-5 simply to get my nails and hair done. It’s actually very silly. I began at the age…

Casanova – Colorado Ballet

I was confiscated by how the performance would be. Nervous, even. I paid for a set in the mezzanine area – balcony, second floor. The first time I entered this opera house, it took my breath away. It was my daughter’s 8th birthday, and we went to see the Nutcracker as a family. I remembered…

Rebellious – Needle and Thread

What transpired for me to take such drastic measures and create an entire wardrobe, both sewn and designed by me? I was being courted by a billionaire who made a promise he didn’t intend on keeping. I entered the friendship as a professional, but he wanted me for himself. You’re wondering, don’t you have money?…

Real Help

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. 2016 was one of the worst years of my adult life. I was pregnant for the fourth time by a man who was a pathological liar, and a serial cheater. During the summer, his mother was murdered and it added immensely to…

What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is a state of mind, which is why so many who were under some type of regime for centuries felt like their hands were tied. When you oppress people who live off the land and understand nature, you take their freedom away from them. Freedom…is no excess. Self…