Written by Karen D. Swim Years ago I met a woman named Lisa (not her real name) while doing my civic duty as a juror. After 14 days of being cooped up in a room with a group of people you either walk out friends or never want to see them again! Lisa and I [...]
Do You Trust Your Instincts?
July 23, 2008 By 14 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim The other day I stood in line at an office supply store. It was hot, humid and I was in no particular hurry to leave the air conditioned store. As I waited to pay for my purchase, I turned my attention to the customer at the front of the line. [...]
How to Get Your Groove Back
July 21, 2008 By 16 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim It happens to the best of us. Your get up and go gets up and well goes. You feel lethargic and uninspired. Your creative muse hides out leaving you in the lurch. You try to break through the funk but it’s like trying to climb out of quick sand with [...]
The Sun Always Rises
July 18, 2008 By 17 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim, Twin Suns Photo by Gracey courtesy of morguefile.com “Man cannot command the sun to rise nor the stars to shine In the darkest of days life will go on with or without you.” These words echoed in my soul during a particularly difficult time in my life. I was overtaken [...]
Grocery Store Confessions and Other Wild Tales
July 16, 2008 By 10 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim I opened the door and walked into the cool air of the building. As I glanced to the left, I smiled and greeted a woman in eye view. Behind the thick lenses of her glasses, I saw it – that familiar glint. She rushed over to chat. “Hi, how are [...]
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