Trolling. It happens a lot online and in real life. Supposedly, well-meaning, individuals who have an opinion on how you are doing things wrong. You could say that trolling is a form of shaming. On the internet, it usually involves someone commenting, negatively, about something that you have written or said (in a video, forContinueContinue reading “Set Boundaries To Defend Against Trolls”
Category Archives: In All Seriousness
The Shaming Game
Shaming. Not a game that I’m fond of. Particularly because my mother was fond of the practice and I have loathed it my entire life. I’ve been guilty of it, too, and I’m trying to readjust my thinking and behavior on the matter, but, I have tried very hard not to stoop to the levelContinueContinue reading “The Shaming Game”
On Being Judgemental
Growing up in a Catholic home, when I was young, I remember, often, being reminded of the biblical quote, “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” As a kid, and clear into my 40s, I believed that to mean don’t be so judgemental of new people or new experiences, they might surprise you, in a positiveContinueContinue reading “On Being Judgemental”
Butterflies Inspire Me
I don’t remember when, exactly, it happened, but, for many years, the butterfly has been my spirit animal. Maybe, it’s because a lot of butterflies tend to be brightly-colored, like I imagine my true self to be, even if I can’t always show it. I’m apprehensive about bringing attention to myself, especially, unasked for, negativeContinueContinue reading “Butterflies Inspire Me”
Littlest Smiles
Kids and dogs make me smile. I’m a sucker for a pleasant smile or a friendly dog. It’s hard to be a grump when little children smile at you or a dog wags its tail and tries to greet you. This is one of the things that I love about my job. I see aContinueContinue reading “Littlest Smiles”
Diva's Laundry Service 