Why Once a Time a Time?
I’ve always done a lot of thinking - and a lot of remembering - in this brain of mine. I share the fruits of that thinking most effectively in writing, often in the form of stories.
When I was a little girl, before I’d learned the art of writing, however, I would avail the adults in my life with my stories and I’d begin with the (obviously misheard but adorably uttered) words, “Once a Time a Time…”
Category Archives: The personal development of Gina
I Want a New Life Stage (or Two)
When I wrote the title of this piece, I heard it in the melody of Huey Lewis and the News’ I Want a New Drug. For the most complete experience upon consumption of this post, I recommend (if not already … Continue reading
An Unintentional Life Lesson
The valuable life lesson I learned from Dad that he didn’t know he taught me… My dad was a hardworking man – VERY industrious. Not only did he put in grueling hours at the rubber mill in our town, but … Continue reading
A 30-Year Retrospective on Life
Three months ago (to the day, it turns out), I wrote a profoundly personal blog post entitled, Here’s What I Can Do, about my suicide attempt on December 22, 1990. So here I am today, exactly thirty years hence, reflecting … Continue reading
Things I Didn’t Know 30 Years Ago – 7
This post is part of a series. Click to read all posts in Things I Didn’t Know 30 Years Ago. (If you’ve been following along daily, I’ve only added to the list at the bottom – the rest of this post … Continue reading
Things I Didn’t Know 30 Years Ago – 6
This post is part of a series. Click to read all posts in Things I Didn’t Know 30 Years Ago. (If you’ve been following along daily, I’ve only added to the list at the bottom – the rest of this post … Continue reading
