Author Archives: Brave Thoughts

It’s you, not me.

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Brave Thoughts

It was love at first sight. Blue like the sky, made to handle the ups and downs, there when I needed you. Your glowing analog clock drew me in like only something old and new at the same time could. … Continue reading →

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Time to Stop Clinging to the Wreckage

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Brave Thoughts

(written 11/2022 and saved as a draft) “You haven’t forgiven your ex, have you?” Nope. Haven’t even thought about it. Not until… now. Still angry. <Start playing the Book of Love song here> I’m fighting it with all of my … Continue reading →

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Great Lake

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

She found herself at the lake. The lake spoke to her. It said, “What are you waiting for?” “Easy for you,” she said, “you just get to be a lake.” “I work hard at being a lake. I churn and … Continue reading →

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When you finally come home to yourself

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

I am unlocking the door when it opens from the inside. I have been waiting for me to come home. “You look exhausted,” I say. “I am,” I reply, dragging my carry-on over the threshold. I hug myself, a good … Continue reading →

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Project Hail Mary: is it worth it?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

Disclaimer: I do not make a habit of reviewing books, so take it with a grain of salt. I obtained the oh-so-readable Large Print Edition of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, because that was what the library had available. … Continue reading →

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The Man of My Dreams

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

So here I am in the middle of a pandemic that has just cancelled the St. Patrick’s Day parade again (Dang! A year! That parade is how I mark the beginning of the major cancellations – it started with St. … Continue reading →

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Do the Hustle! With Hope

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

And just before we shut the door on last year, we noticed that there was still hope sitting there, waiting for us to ask it to dance… Hope hangs in there, through the worst of times. For the longest time … Continue reading →

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Well, then. It’s time for an update.

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Brave Thoughts

It’s only been two years. (Oh crap, has it been that long?) A lot has changed. And I don’t just mean the entire world being turned upside down and inside out by the threat of COVID-19. That, luckily, came long … Continue reading →

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Without you

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Brave Thoughts

I’m gonna miss you when you’re gone It’s gonna feel like nothing’s on Thousands of shows But you’re the one I chose I hope they find a reason To make another season I know you all so well, in my … Continue reading →

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How to go see a band

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Brave Thoughts

Seriously. Did you really go to the show so you could stand there with your cell phone and record the band from the dance floor? Move. Your. Feet. Put that thing away and dance! Dance! Enjoy the music! I saw … Continue reading →

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