Fight the hardest…

Fight the hardest…

When you want to quit the most.

Fight the hardest…

When you see no way out.

Fight the hardest…

When even your most ardent supporters have walked away.

Fight the hardest…

When everything in you is tired.

Fight the hardest…

When the night seemingly will not end.

Fight the hardest…

When every doubt you have are singing in unison.

Fight the hardest…

When you find yourself ten steps back for every step taken.

Fight the hardest…add whatever you’d like here. Just keep on fighting.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Yesterday was a toughie. I found myself sooooooooooo hard on me, beloveds.

I was raised to be a giver. I was taught to give and to do for folk and don’t worry about me as God would look after me. He has.

Financially, I gave away as much as I could. I enjoyed giving. I still do. That said, the tornado wiped away every cushion, snatched my confidence, stole my vision of the future, and robbed me of my eternal optimism.

I’ve been fighting to regain those things. I didn’t realize how much I allowed my job to be my identity/safety. I am grateful for that tornado for having revealed that horrible lie.

That lie, that I HAD to be tied to THAT job, to any job, for security and safety, had kept me from pursuing my dreams.

That lie, helped me make excuses for my lack of pursuing my dreams with all that I have.

That lie, kept me from looking further than the rent, the light bill and a few odds and ends.

That lie, beloveds, has caused much more devastation than the tornado did.

I am rebuilding. I am fighting. I am standing on FAITH now. That’s something.

I find myself fighting words today. I hope someone understands what I am trying to say. I’m still trying to figure things out. I’m still trying. Ah. Aha! We fight on. Be encouraged. Keep moving FORWARD. Keep looking UP.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Happy Mother’s Day, mom.

Happy Mother’s Day, mom.

I miss you.

I’m glad you were my mom for 48 years.

I have missed you every second, of every day, for the past 8 years.

I wish I could lay my head on your buddha belly and hear the rumble of your laughter beneath my cheek.

I’m grateful for all the lessons you taught me.

I’m glad you taught us girls how to cook so we could “win a man”.🤣🤗

I’m doing okay, mom. Okay, I’m not, but I have donned my big girl panties so I can get through another Mother’s Day without you.

I’m going to try not to hide away today, mom. Although, I fear that ship has sailed. I have already turned off the phone. I have a small bag of chocolate donuts ready to collect any stray tears.

Ah, mom, I wish I could be angry with you still for leaving us all to figure things out alone.

I don’t feel alone today, mom. For the first time in eight years. I no longer feel your loss as a loss. It was your time.

I wish I knew if you were proud of my try, mom. I’m trying as hard as I can.

I don’t know what to DO, mom. Last night I cried. I looked over my try, from these last years of giving everything to everyone, yet receiving little to nothing back, and wondered if…nevermind, this is YOUR day. I dare not snatch it away with a fool’s tear.

Take care, mom. Rest, now. You earned it. I’ll keep trying.

Don’t you cheat at gin rummy today. EVERYONE knows you cheat a wee bit. 🥰🤗

love from a grateful daughter,


Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Have an amazing day, beloveds. Life is short. Someone hug a mom for me and all of us who have lost ours. We’d appreciate it today.❤🙏

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Keep dancing in the rain.

The storms just won’t stop. That’s okay because I am dancing in the rain.

Don’t let these storms of life keep you down, beloveds. Keep dancing in the rain.

Stomp in the puddles. Make a mess. Laugh. Have some fun. Remember, the sun is going to shine after these storms.

We got this. Don’t fear the thunder. It’s just noise.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: You got this. So do I. Enjoy this day. These storms have been relentless. They just won’t end. I’m doing my best to stay positive. What else can I do? There’s a time for everything that happens under the sun. Summer will be here soon. I’m doing my best to stay in the present and enjoy today. I hope you are doing the thing.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Food Court Chronicles: High Crimes and Misdemeanors.

The following harrowing saga takes place in Food Court. Alas, the case of The Almost Brownies was soooooo egregious, it was almost too much to share…*gasp*

Attempts had been made, by the dastardly Cook, to destroy the evidence and poison the jury pool. Fortunately, alternates were found, and a hearing was held.

The Universe was tapped as The Prosecutor. God played the judge as…*shrug*. He already had a robe on so got the part.

Cassandra, woefully short of brains, dumbly chose to defend herself…*shouts of no could be heard extending from the peanut gallery*.

lol…

I made another attempt at homemade brownies. I don’t know why I keep putting myself through these changes. I can never get them right. I either overcook them, or I undercook them. There has been no happy medium. OMG!!!

I am almost ready to give up on them. Store bought brownies are looking better and better to me.

These stupid brownies are metaphor of my life right now. I just can’t seem to get things right. I will keep trying. creating something from nothing is not easy. It takes a lot of trying and failing. Failing and trying. Ack.

I just stopped by to encourage you to keep on trying. Keep on burning those brownies. We shall get it right sooner or later. Or, kill a bunch of brownies in the process.

Be encouraged. Laugh along the way. Enjoy the journey.

asking for A Friend,

Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: 🤣

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Geez, Cassandra. 🧓😳😆

The following, unfortunately, is based upon a true story. Smh:

Where are they?!

WHERE ARE THEY??!!

*Cassandra tore around the apartment looking for her glasses*

*Cassandra looked everywhere. EVERYWHERE I’M TELLIN’ YA!….😱 screams of agony and despair could be heard all over the 🌎 world.*

*Cassandra screamed so loud she woke The Universe who came to investigate the who did its and find out why*

The Universe: What in the fresh Tarantino is going on here?!

Me: I can’t find my 👓 glasses! I ALWAYS sit them on my table when I am up and don’t need them!…*stamps foot*.

The Universe: What do you do with them when you go to sleep?

Me: I put them in their case, of course(Cassandra discreetly rolls her eyes at The Universe who knows, full well, she keeps her 👓 in their case when she lays down so as NOT to lose them).

The Universe: Forgive the obvious, didn’t you just waken from an afternoon nap?

Me: Well, yea…

The Universe: (arching an eyebrow) Well? Give it a minute. It will come to you.

*Cassandra went and collected her 👓 from their customary spot in their case*.

I just stopped ’round for a quick hello and reminder to think before getting lippy with The Universe!😁🥰🧓🤗😂

Have a beautiful rest of your day.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: In case no one has told you today: I love you. So does He.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Nah fam!

Nope.

We ain’t falling for it.

We aren’t going for the okie doke!

People are running around everywhere trying to get us all in a hoopla. Everything is crashing. Everybody hates everybody else. We will not overcome all of that is going on.

Chaos reigns in fear. Chaos NEEDS fear to survive.

Nah fam, we don’t have time to waste on lies and foolishness.

Life truly is what we ALL make it. We ALL get the opportunity to shine a light, to be a light, to make a way, to BE the way.

Let’s not fall for the old trick of division and fear. Let’s come together and talk to one another. Let’s find time common ground. Let’s decide we’re not going to waste our lives screaming yet the television and our phones.

I have done away with doom scrolling. I rarely use the social media apps except to post positive videos and messages. Life is much too short.

I just stopped by to let you know how much I love you care about your life. Turn off the phone and talk to your neighbor. Get outside for a walk. Stop living in a silo. Enjoy the stars. Enjoy the fresh air. Enjoy your life since you only get one of them. Take care.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Be encouraged. Everything really will be okay. I refuse to hate my neighbor. I refuse to believe everyone hates me. I refuse to believe the world is filled with nothing but chaos, anger, hatred, despair and darkness. We are all responsible. We can all be a light and shine our light. I’m going to keep fighting every single day and encouraging people every single day.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Facts.

Facts:

You can do more than you know.

You know more than you think.

You mean more that you give yourself credit for.

There are more people on your side than you think.

You can do it if you just give yourself half a chance.

There are so many people who will love you if you give them a chance.

Knowing these facts, beloveds, get out there and live!

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Your life is priceless. You are precious. I’m praying for you that you will start to see the magnificent person that you are. Be encouraged. You can do more than you think you can. Keep on doing the best that you can. The rest will come out in the wash.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Tell it no.

Tell fear no.

Tell lazy no.

Tell apathy no.

Tell doubt no.

Now that you have all the nos out of the way, how about chasing down the yes?!

Yes, I will try it

Yes, I will do it.

Yes, I can.

Life is how we choose. Say yes. Don’t allow your options to be one of apathy. We have millions of choices every day. Not making a choice is a choice. What are you saying yes to today? What are you saying no to?

Choose those things that will bring your dreams closer to fruition. Make today fantastic.

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: You got this. So go do it.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

I won because I tried.

I won because I tried.

Nuff said.

trying still,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: There are days when all we have the strength to do is try just a little bit. Just getting out of bed is a real effort. But that’s okay. Life can be that way. In the meantime, keep doing the best that you can. It’s all that life requires of us.

Keep trying. The best is yet to come for you and me.

I am FINALLY learning that I truly am more than what I have or will produce in life. Just because my finances are a wreck, from lack of being able to find a job yet in this wrecked economy,  does NOT mean I am a wreck. I have taken cared of myself, financially, for the last 50 plus years years. It has been terribly disconcerting to find myself lacking.

This time WILL pass. I want it to pass with me being a better me. This time has shown me how precious life is. How fleeting moments are. Lasting ones.

Life is more than a paycheck. So much more.

Be encouraged, beloveds. If you find yourself in a wrecked stage of life. You are NOT being punished. Pushed? Certainly. Extended? Absolutely. Challenged? Undoubtedly.

In the meantime, enjoy your day. As shall I.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!

Whatcha Doin?

Whatcha Doin?

Are you pursuing your dreams? Are you looking out for you? Are you making new friends? Are you trying new things?

Are you chasing down those things that set your heart on fire? Are you star gazing? Are you daydreaming?

Are you failing spectacularly? Are you trying new recipes? Are you reaching out to old friends? Are you making amends?

Life is short. Whatcha doin with the life that you have?

asking for A Friend,
Cassandra

#YourLifeMattersToMe

Note: Life is short. Get to living it. You do NOT have to forever be surviving life. Egads, that gets old. Embrace your now. Stop worrying about a tomorrow that has not arrived! Let’s go!! We got thangs to do.

One step.

One step.

One step.

You are loved.

You are NOT alone.

Keep on being…YOU!