So much time invested in the lives of people we don't know. Endlessly observing aspects of their life they choose to share, while we could be actively and purposefully living our own. We see what they want us to see. Successful diet. Successful fitness. Successful career. Successful marriage. Successful kids. Successful relationships. Successful life. We … Continue reading It’s About Time
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Why We Can’t Get Along
I've figured it out. I know why there is so much friction in this world. Why everything is a source of contention. Personally, I believe the source of the problem emanates from our passions. Yep. You heard me. Well, okay, it may not be our passion that's problematic, rather it's when our innocent passion develops … Continue reading Why We Can’t Get Along
What Story are You Selling?
Don't you just love a story about a character whose life is perfect? No problem to solve? No controversy to resolve? No relationship to mend? No natural disaster to overcome? No internal demon to slay? What a page turner. And I mean that as sarcastically as possible. This is precisely what mystifies me about our … Continue reading What Story are You Selling?
Questions I Need to Answer
Lots of feelings here. I'm frustrated. Frustrated by conspiracy theories. Frustrated by lies. Frustrated by social media funneling people into extreme communities. I'm sad. Sad so many are susceptible to misinformation due to isolation and anger. I'm frightened. Frightened the silence of many can make the voices of few deafening. Frightened by people who are … Continue reading Questions I Need to Answer
The Best Thing About Political Posts
Aren't you amazed at how political posts on social media completely change your views? (insert eye rolling emoji here)
Be Part of the Solution
I'll start with a little confession. Shortly after moving into the neighborhood, my husband and I took Quinn for a walk. (That's not the confession.) On our walk, we saw a sign similar to this in a neighbor's yard: Now we had not yet met this neighbor, but that did not prevent me from making … Continue reading Be Part of the Solution
Karen Hovie Writes 