Tag: comparing

  • It’s Normal to be One of a Kind

    Many of us, especially when we’re young, try desperately to “fit in”. We want to be like our peers. We don’t want to be an outcast or an oddball. It feels much safer to graze with the herd rather than blaze one’s own trail. It’s also quite common for us to pigeonhole other people; fit…

  • Life Begins at 50

    I’ve spent much of my life fearing the passage of time. I wasn’t obsessed with the topic, but I didn’t want to get older, that was for sure. What a waste of energy that fear was. First of all, aging is inevitable. All the plastic surgery and vitamins and exercise in the world isn’t going…

  • Sibling Estrangement

    I was just reading about Drew Barrymore’s reaction to her half-sister being found dead near San Diego. “Although I only met her briefly, I wish her and her loved ones as much peace as possible and I’m so incredibly sorry for their loss.” I just love Drew. She has always struck me as a decent,…