Words I’ve Never Spoken — There are some memories that are so horrible, I try not to think of them. Instead, I bury them, deep down inside. Somewhere no one will find them, not even me. But no matter how hard I try, they never disappear. Without warning, the memories sneak up on me in…

Allowing us writers to narrate our own work, however, isn’t necessarily the best idea. — I’m an avid reader (I’ve already read 17 books this year) and whenever I’m not reading, I’m listening to an audible version of the book. In addition to books, I love to read and learn about a wide range of topics. Medium is a gold mine of content for a…

As a happily married woman coming up on my 19th wedding anniversary, I love date night. My husband and I both worked full-time while raising four kids. Going out for dinner and a movie was a weekly event that we both looked forward to. It was a chance for us…

It’s all about perspective. — Ever since our youngest child left home, I’ve struggled to make dinner for my husband and myself. It seems like a lot of work for two people. …

It begins with one word. — The sun was streaming through the lobby of the Courtyard by Marriott when I walked through at the end of my shift. As I continued towards the break room to clock out, Mr. Taylor, the General Manager, came up behind me. …

A simple way to improve your relationship. — I know, I know. We’ve all heard the key to a great marriage is to follow the old adage: Never go to bed mad. I disagree. Here’s why: Arguments happen, even in the best marriages. Often, disagreements are relatively minor (in the scheme of life), however, other times, while something…

When you finish the game of life early. — Imagine, if you will, a world in which the following is true: Every day, you have the freedom to wake up, naturally, without the blare of the alarm clock. The day ahead is free of commitments with no one to answer to and no place to be. You can choose…