life musings 

Coffeehouse Raw: Stream of Consciousness

The coffee here at The Slow Train Cafe in Oberlin, OH is delightful; I am on my second cup of cafe mocha, made from a real coffee press machine I might add. No crappy McDonald’s rip-off here. I savor every last drop as I sit at a table in the window facing the main road. I spy every single person out joyously walking with their friends and loved ones on this unseasonably warm winter’s day; this makes me smile. The sweet and savory smells of coffee mixed with fresh pastries…

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life 

Dark Night of the Soul – elephant journal

My latest article on elephant journal is about the darkest period of my life – how I survived it and transformed myself in the process. Hopefully my story can help and/or inspire someone going through their own dark night… Comments are always welcomed! Please check out the rest of elephant journal while you’re there! They have a lot of inspiring and insightful articles by some of the BEST writers out there! Love & light,    

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life relationships 

Cynical Optimist – Thought Catalog

My words can now be found on Thought Catalog! I am a cynical optimist – the ultimate oxymoron. To find out exactly what I’m talking about, please check out my article Cynical About Love, But I’m Forever an Optimist on Thought Catalog. As always, your thoughts, comments and opinions are greatly encouraged and appreciated. Lots of love & light to you all!  

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