The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

What Would You Do If Money Wasn’t an Issue?

Watercolor illustration of a money bag with a red ribbon

Strip away the bills and financial pressure—what remains? This isn’t about lottery fantasies, but the honest dreams that reveal who we really are when survival isn’t part of the equation. What Would You Do If Money Wasn’t an Issue?

The Unexpected Gifts of Growing Older: Finding Joy, Freedom & Wisdom

Senior man smiling, wearing green sweater in watercolor

No one wakes up thrilled to spot new gray hair, but here’s the deal: aging’s got some great parts. In my late 50s, I’m discovering freedoms my younger self never imagined—like not caring what others think while still feeling young inside. What unexpected gifts has aging brought you?

Apex Legends at This Age

Apex Legends character Mirage

Gaming at 56? Apex Legends has become a counterbalance after days of farming and teaching. The game helps me rest physically even if my mind stays wired. My senses aren’t what they were, but my name warns teammates what to expect. How do you decompress?

Why We Keep Chasing What Doesn’t Fit

Watercolor of a Golden Retriever looking up a tree at something out of reach.

Have you ever caught yourself aiming for something that doesn’t truly resonate? I once watched myself pass interviews for a job I didn’t really want, to get a more prestigious position I really didn’t need. Why do we trap ourselves in these patterns?

What’s Your Quality Time These Days?

7-Eleven convenience store

For me, quality time starts before dawn with a 4 AM walk to 7-Eleven for coffee and groceries. Unhurried, undisturbed, just quiet that works for us introverts. This is my happy place. What moments make up your quality time?