Earlier this year, my last child left home. I knew it was coming as each of my three took their leave every few years. Graduation and then they were gone. Only because of COVID did my youngest stay nearly a year longer, but she is now gone on to her…
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The synopsis of this book was very intriguing. Friends helping each other out get caught…
Small talk is quite common. Not everyone does it, but we are all subjected to it at one time or another. Arguments can be made that small talk is a complete waste of time, but is it?
What is Small Talk?
Per Webster Dictionary, small talk is light, or casual, conversation. It could be…
When we get involved in talking with someone, we tend to just talk. This is especially true if we are excited about the conversation. In doing so, we might interrupt the other person. Not good!
So many of us are guilty of this. We do it without thinking. …
People love to talk. They talk about everything. I’ve begun to learn that most tend to overshare. I’m guilty as well. What is it and how do we avoid it?
What is Oversharing?
Oversharing is exactly what it sounds like — sharing too much information. Telling everyone your salary, what you did the…
Everyone has something they hear that makes them smile and warms their heart. For me, one of those is the thought of my father singing. As I type this, I am smiling at those wonderful memories. And the kicker? He couldn’t sing on tune to save his life.
My father…
This is a loaded question and one that cannot be answered directly by anyone. Yes, there are many people out there who would gladly tell you that their party is the only correct one. Ignore them. …
(Note: This piece is not about feeling like nobody cares. It is not about you being of no value to the world. Quite the opposite. This is to show you that you are more valuable than anyone realizes.)
Most people want to be somebody. That is the goal to become…
Children think they have the world figured out when they become official adults. In truth, most think that years before that. Parents have no idea of real life except to exaggerate to their children what life is like. …
The Value of Art
Headforart.com states, “Humans make art to communicate meaning to other humans so looking with focus can get you closer to that meaning.” This is so deep. Art is communication. That alone makes it valuable. But it goes beyond that. …
Rebecca Graf
Writer for ten years, lover of education, and degrees in business, history, and English. Striving to become a Renassiance woman. www.writerrebeccagraf.com
