Category Archives: humor

Doubling Down on Fear

Posted on April 11, 2024 by kyra333

I recently joined a writing group and had a turn to bring a project for feedback. It can be scary and vulnerable for anyone to solicit feedback from peers, at least it was for me. These peers are much more … Continue reading →

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So, What If?

Posted on January 16, 2024 by kyra333

Appreciating small moments we string together can make for a wonderful life. We have the ability to stop waiting for retirement, vacation, the weekend for things to get good. Continue reading →

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Revelers Revolt

Posted on December 20, 2023 by kyra333

Twinkle adjusted her aim with the Molotov cocktail to compensate for the eye patch, this blend of hot toddy with bourbon seemed to work best against Santa’s low level sleigh drones he got from Amazon. Her impish smile broadened as … Continue reading →

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Where am I going?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by kyra333

Pay attention to the places that make you feel calm, places that let your mind wander over big and little questions. Places that set you right in your skin and lighten your step. Make sure you put yourself in those spaces regularly like you brush your teeth, get dressed in the morning. Prioritize building these things into your schedule as you would any obligation to others, but this obligation is to yo Continue reading →

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Badass Barbie

Posted on August 9, 2023 by kyra333

Holding on to ourselves no matter what the winds of fate do, the world does, our bodies do is the kind of resolve and strength I find rare and wonderful. It is something worth striving for, that holding center, holding kindness, keeping our sense of self and humor intact. Continue reading →

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The Right Tool

Posted on July 12, 2023 by kyra333

We are raised to think our way through life, to reason, to plan, chart and analyze. I am not saying these are not good tools. They are only good if you use the appropriate data. We don’t always, we discount our feelings, our bodily reactions even when it is visceral, and our intuition. All of these tools are some of our oldest and have always been at our disposal in creating better lives.  Continue reading →

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Heroes and Homework

Posted on January 18, 2023 by kyra333

Nobody’s coming to save us, fix this or that, none of that is going to happen, it is wholly up to us. We are the heroes of our own lives. We are the ones making mistakes, maybe falling from grace… we are also the ones to rise from the ashes. Continue reading →

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Baby Corn and the Long Dark N

Posted on January 1, 2023 by kyra333

The conversation started with an update from my doctor about me over achieving my numbers on my cholesterol test and not in a good way. It seems no matter how little meat and dairy I eat, or how many beans … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of Old and New

Posted on December 15, 2022 by kyra333

As we get close to the year’s end, we see a parade of events consisting of the good, the bad and the ugly of the year as we close it out. We have anticipation of a new year and how … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Care

Posted on August 11, 2022 by kyra333

I have lived alone for most of my adult life. I know how to buy and sell houses, find a plumber, locate the nearest ER, cook for myself, do almost everything for myself. I cannot however manage to get my … Continue reading →

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