Bloom Where You Are Planted

“Bloom where you are planted”  A phrase that can be found on inspirational desk decor at Tj Maxx, on canvases, mugs, and basically anything else, well, ever. But has anyone ever taken the time to think about what that phrase means....

When all we are is mean…

It's been a while since I wrote last, and I hadn't planned on writing again for a week or so. I'm actually a thousand words into a 3500 word paper. But. I couldn't not write today. For those of you who don't know, when I have to crank out a large paper, I take to… Continue reading When all we are is mean…

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Close. Comfort. And Something Like Courage.

Once again, I find myself sitting in Starbucks. On my drive through Eastern Kentucky into town, I figured this trip would be no different than the others. Today has been a mundane day. Nothing awful, but also nothing extraordinary. I grabbed my backpack. Macbook, journal, headphones - my usual. I took the same route as… Continue reading Close. Comfort. And Something Like Courage.

Coffee, Comparisons, and the Creator

“Look. Look at her. Seriously?? Do you see how perfect she is?” “Oh my goodness. I would do anything for that body.” “And her hair! It’s flawless.” “Can I just have that outfit?? Even though it wouldn’t even be cute on me” “I wish I looked like her” “Same. But nope, just plain old me.”… Continue reading Coffee, Comparisons, and the Creator