whether you’re walking your dog through the neighborhood
in your silky pajamas and slippers late in the morning,
or carrying a big bag of cash down the main street
during the rush hour
always walk with confidence and your head held high.
“find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
-dolly parton
—
charleston, south carolina, usa, october 2025
that moment when you see your pilot
looking a bit world weary
after taking a spin
on the last chance
wheel of fortune
before boarding the plane.
—
“confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.”
-virgil
when you choose
to step out of your comfort zone
to dip your lucky charms into ranch dressing
and fully enjoy eating them that way
no matter how others react
that is confidence.
—
“i have made the choices that work best for me. i know i cannot please everyone, and that’s fine.”
-marlee matlin
photographic evidence that rudolph was not allowed to play any reindeer games.
—
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”
– Coco Chanel
—
image credit: google images
sitting outside
waiting for her mom
for the last time this year
with
my second grade friend
and
fellow writer
and
i realized
how just far
she had come
when she
signed her own shirt
with
three words
a mighty powerful message
filled with
unlimited magic and possibility
and
a hint at
her future.
I didn't have my glasses on.... 