Author Archives: tracitalks
Wrecked by Grief and Restored by God
This year’s blessings have propelled me to heights of happiness which could be no more welcome after the pits of despair in 2014. Last October I was still reeling from the sudden loss of my father earlier in the year. … Continue reading
One Week Stand Without Remorse
I fled snowy Cincinnati for my lover two thousand miles away at a pace still faster than the laziest cheetah. Slowed only by the annoying airline connections characteristic of the budget traveler I have become, I cursed every barrier between … Continue reading
Contradictions in Character
Contradictions in character make for interesting people in real life and stories. I sometimes feel like a walking paradox. This struck me the most scrolling through my Twitter feed to see multiple tweets by Eminem and Joel Osteen, one on … Continue reading
Why Not Choose Happiness?
I recently attended an all-day conference on happiness entitled ‘The Habits of Happy People’. It was sponsored by the Institute for Brain Potential and the speaker was Dennis Marikis, Ph.D. The beauty of the social work profession is that you … Continue reading
You Got An Ear To Go With That Mouth?
Recent experiences have reminded me that there are many people who don’t take the time to listen to those around them. I’m torn about whether this is a social flaw or something that speaks to the core of one’s character. … Continue reading
ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ AKA ‘Looking for Love in the All the Wrong Places’
I have always been fascinated by reality (beware of loose terminology) television because of my profession in the field of psychology. The show most perplexing and disturbing by far is ‘The Bachelor’. The official show descriptions says, “twenty-four women are … Continue reading
New Year, New Moon, and Old Sadness
I am just as energized and optimistic about the coming year as many of you. I intended to start the year with an uplifting message in my usual inspirational manner. I cannot do that, because above all I must be … Continue reading
