Belle1 min readMusingsRemember What You WantMy grandmother, married to a coal miner, had a profound understanding of focus and perseverance. Though this quote was later attributed...
Belle1 min readMusingsWhen Hope FadesThe Death of Hope and the Search for New Meaning When hope dies, it often leaves an emptiness that can feel impossible to fill. Hope...
Belle2 min readMusingsSymbols of Timeless LoveI’LL STILL BE LOVING YOU When your hair has turned to winter and your teeth are in a plate, when your getter up and go has gone to stop...
Belle2 min readMusingsSmiles and Silent ScreamsSilent Battles, Hidden Tears: The Duality of Life with Depression. Dealing with depression feels like living in two worlds, each one...
Belle2 min readMusingsIn the Stillness of the ChairThe nostalgic memories of a rocking chair, recounting the quiet, heartfelt moments shared with an old woman who used to sit on the porch...
Belle1 min readMusingsStill Kicking, But Why?Reaching 100 years old may sound like an impressive feat, but let’s be honest—by that point, life’s surprises have gone from thrilling to...