The Tortoise or the Hare

“For fast-acting relief try slowing down.” ~ Lily Tomlin This Christmas, like this year, is turning out to be very different than any other Christmas. The Simon and Garfunkel “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) which begins, “Slow down, you move too fast” keeps running through my head because for the first time inContinue reading “The Tortoise or the Hare”

Family Christmas Favorites

In this episode I talked with twelve of my family members. Many of us had the same favorites. I left the various comments in because we had different reasons for liking the book, movie, or story.  At the beginning of each segment, I introduce who I’m talking with. I hope this episode brings a littleContinue reading “Family Christmas Favorites”

Human Connections

“When an elder dies, a library burns to the ground.” African Proverb “Each of us … at some time in our lives, turns to someone – a father, a brother, a God … and asks … ‘Why am I here? What was I meant to be?’” ~ Spock in Star Trek: The Motion Picture SinceContinue reading “Human Connections”

The Hate U Give

A little about me: My name is Arielle Tate. I enjoy reading, writing, watching British period dramas (among other genres), ballet, and watching Discovery, Travel, and Science channels.  Arielle is modest and failed to write that she has received dual diplomas for high school and an AA degree General Studies with High Honors from GreenContinue reading “The Hate U Give”

Following My Passion

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~ Maya Angelou “It’s not about becoming rich and famous. It’s about dreaming a sacred destiny for yourself. It’s about becoming a luminous warrior in these dark times.” ~Continue reading “Following My Passion”