Admitting our mistakes is the only way to grow and encourage others to do the same. — I try to live an upbeat life most days. The key for me is to live positively every day. Medium has offered us so many opportunities to express ourselves in a way that allows us to broadcast our ideas, spread awareness of the topics that matter much to us, and…

The tale of an overly opinionated and abrasive woman. — Sundays were always reserved for three things in my household: going to church, coming home to a cooked meal, and then whatever activity we had the energy to do if we hadn’t fallen asleep from a food coma. On one particular Sunday, TOWRM saw in our local paper that the…

Never consider the path you are on a waste of time. — It has taken me 24 years to realize that I am destined for greatness. I am not famous, I don’t have a Wikipedia profile…yet, but I am working towards something profound. I see the end results. When I considered serving and bartending, I saw the job as a temporary placeholder…

Set me loose, set me free from all the chains that bind me. — You’ve reacted negatively to their opinions one too many times. Let it go. You’ve ruined that pretty face with tears from words that have no bearing. Dry your eyes. You’ve lost control. You are a slave to their words. You are a captive to their opinion. You are in chains. …

Which way does your toilet paper roll? — If you poll millions, some will say it doesn’t matter how your toilet paper hangs. Who knew there was a science to the great debate? The best way to put a roll of toilet paper on a toilet paper dispenser is “over,” not “under.” What’s wonderful about over? Well, under…

More random facts to wash down with your coffee. — Continuing Useless Tidbits of Information, here are some useless facts sure to put a smile on your face. A snail can sleep for three years. Hummingbirds are the only animals that can fly backward. Women have more tastebuds than men. A Harry Potter book filled with typos sold for $90,000. …

I choose to let my inner wisdom be my best guide. — There are many names for inner wisdom, the guide in helping us make decisions. Sometimes they may be split-second decisions or choices that need a long thought process before coming to a conclusion. What is inner wisdom? Inner wisdom is a sixth sense, instinct, or a gut feeling. We may…

The things that make LV cringe. — I love food but my tongue has a mind of its own, often judging what I allow to touch it. Sometimes our cringe-worthy moments are laughable. Check out a few of my food quirks: Beans-I love beans but beans with chili is disgusting. …

A Red Listed species is getting the help better suited for humans in Texas. — A Texas newspaper published an article on the “plight” of an endangered species. Great efforts are being made to help the monarch butterfly survive, according to the article released on August 5, 2022 The species has declined between 22 and 72 percent over the past ten years, according to a…