Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Manners, kindness and decency seem like they should be a distant memory. What are we teaching our children? 'Your standards are too high.' 'You're too harsh'. 'You have hands, do it yourself.' Or simply the classic one, 'You didn't say.' Just a few of the statements I've heard repeatedly in my adult life. Maybe I'm [...]

Can Men Have Female Friends?

Can Men Have Female Friends?

Girl meets boy, then they live platonically ever after. Isn't that how the story goes? We're all entitled to know what we want. Whether that's in friendships or relationships, we set our own boundaries. What we will tolerate, and what factors are non-negotiable. Men having female friends? I think this is something many females just [...]

Do You Love or Hate Driving?

Do You Love or Hate Driving?

For some, driving can be stressful and for others it can be the equivalent of doing yoga! I know, strange right? I feel like driving is one of the only things that clears my mind. I find other things work also, but nowhere near as much as driving, I think. It's immensely therapeutic to me. [...]

Race: Eradicate or Alter?

Race: Eradicate or Alter?

The topic of race can be a taboo subject. But should this subject be in existence at all? Disclaimer: This post is mainly about the term "race" and looking further into the meaning behind it. We always have to declare our race. If it's for a passport, job, medically and so on. It's become engrained [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Mental Health Awareness Week

Wordless Wednesday – Mental Health Awareness Week