Keep On Steppin'
On some shit, funerals aren't just about saying goodbye. They're emotional landmines, especially when your family tree is more fractured than a smartphone screen after a bad drop. You're walking into a room full of people who've caused pain, who've been absent, who've said things that cut deeper than any surgeon's scalpel. And now, in … Continue reading 1394. When Family Hurts: Surviving the Emotional Minefield of Funerals.
A Journey of Authenticity Sometimes life hands you a script you never asked for, never wanted, and definitely didn't expect to survive. My story isn't about being a hero. It's about being real—brutally, unapologetically authentic in a world that often prefers comfortable lies to uncomfortable truths. My Personal Story My journey began on February 22, … Continue reading 1392. My Journey: Surviving Life’s Harsh Truths
Let's get real about thankfulness. It's not some Hallmark card fantasy. Being thankful, grateful - it's a way of life, a radical act of survival. The Thanksgiving of Your Soul Gratitude isn't about counting your blessings like a goddamn accountant. It's about recognizing the extraordinary in the ordinary—the shit that most people are too busy … Continue reading 1386. The Gratitude Manifesto: What Really Matters When the Dust Settles
At Anastasia , you can’t pick your neighbors. Well you can’t pick your neighbors anywhere , The neighbors there could’ve ruined the trip if we let it, but we just ignored them. Loud, trash everywhere, ignorant. Controlling what we can and focused on the positives, out in nature, with our family, enjoying the moment. The … Continue reading 1328. Travel catch up
what's a crutch? it's something you heavily lean on, most commonly used for some sort of leg injury to take the weight off the leg. Crutches help a lot. but there's also crutches that we don't need, but still use - our legs fine, why are we using a crutch? substitute leg for anything else … Continue reading 1297. Crutches
Marriage is a cornerstone of society Or is it? Perspectives on this change and like most things, there’s some conflict. The reason for this article is to shed some points of view and to take in this information objectively. Traditional vs. Modern Concepts There's the traditional view of marriage as a lifelong, monogamous union between … Continue reading 1277. A Debate on Marriage: Changing Perspectives
Planning a road trip is a lot like navigating through life. Both need preparation, flexibility, and a sense of adventure. With the right preparation, attitude, and willingness to embrace the unexpected, both the open road and the path of life can lead to extraordinary destinations. Writing this to remember the greater journey I’m on. Here … Continue reading 1274. Road Trip Planning: 7 Tips to Embracing Life’s Journey with Preparation and Flexibility
'If our young men miscarry in their first enterprises, they lose all heart. If the young merchant fails, men say he is ruined. If the finest genius studies at one of our colleges, and is not installed in an office within one year afterwards in the cities or suburbs of Boston or New York, it … Continue reading 1221. Opportunities Beyond Societal Expectations: Lessons from Ralph Waldo Emerson
Joe DiAndrea 