Natalie

Being Human 101

In one of my Fountain Pen connections, we began a discussion about challenges that we face. We talked about how each of us go through experiences that, when we look back, seemed to have been a fork in our journey. And, based on our reaction to those experiences, our life may have taken a veryContinue reading “Being Human 101”

The Sounds of Loneliness

It is a scientific fact that we are a very special species. It almost seems like interaction between ourselves and other humans is a necessity of life. When we are surrounded by close friends and family we tend to feel extremely loved and are usually very happy. But, if we are denied those interactions thenContinue reading “The Sounds of Loneliness”

The Unaffected

At a very young age, we are taught how to read and write. We learn to form words as we learn our a-b-c’s. We learn to read as we slowly sound out c-a-t. Over time, words turn into sentences and sounds turn into connections. Before we realize it, a whole new world opens up toContinue reading “The Unaffected”

In Defense of Liberty

“Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin penned those words nearly 300 years ago but they are more applicable now than ever before. In the wake of a global pandemic, fear and control have convinced us that sacrificing our civil rights –Continue reading “In Defense of Liberty”

A Personal Pandemic

Under threat of having a misdemeanor slapped on your criminal record, Utah has been ordered to “stay home, stay safe.” They clearly tried to put as positive a spin on it as possible. To be clear, we are under a statewide lockdown or house arrest. Why? A virus. Yes, a virus much like the commonContinue reading “A Personal Pandemic”