I left church today during the service. Was it because I sat in a different row? Nope. Was it the music? Nope. The preaching? Nope. Was it because my son is in the hospital, yet again, for a leg issue? Probably. Or because I don't have a full-time job to rely on? Yeah, maybe that … Continue reading A Little Vulnerability
MISOPHONIA
I originally wrote this 2 years ago. It is still relevant today. From Webster’s Dictionary: misophonia nounmis·o·pho·nia | \ ˌmi-sō-ˈfō-nē-ə \ Definition of misophonia : a condition in which one or more common sounds (such as the ticking of a clock, the hum of a fluorescent light, or the chewing or breathing of another person) cause an atypical emotional response (such … Continue reading MISOPHONIA
School Picture Day
Click. “Next!” “Sit on the stool. Put your knees together and move your legs to the right. Hands on thighs. Back straight. Smile.” Click. “Next!” It felt like an unending slew of children. Click. “Next!” Finally, a break occurred in between the stream of classes. With a moment to sit back, and take a deep … Continue reading School Picture Day
Dream Visitors
Do you ever dream of someone that has passed on? I have two people that enter my dreams frequently, about every couple of months or so. I wonder if it’s because of unfinished business, like in the movies? The first, my friend Heather, I adore that she’s in my dreams. She had a vibrant personality, … Continue reading Dream Visitors
I See You
I see you… I see you and all your fears… … not being pretty enough … not being funny enough … not being girly enough … not being thin enough … not being talkative enough … not being stylish enough … not being smart enough I see you… … Continue reading I See You
Laura J Bembenek, Author 