My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened.

Emulous vs Extraordinary

Rip ’em up, tear ’em down! Some people specialize in savagery to others’ reputations. They are emulous, a word that shouldn’t exist, but it even has synonyms and a color: green with envy. Comparison is an anxiety-provoking habit that...

Wrong gets to be right

I shared one of my life truths recently, one counseled into shape by a pastor and friend. When I shared, the woman listening to me silently nodded, with a small, nimble smile. Acknowledgement? Recognition? Shared fate? What about you? I grew up in a household ruled by...