Do Ears Evolve?
Gillian Barnes Gillian Barnes

Do Ears Evolve?

It’s funny. I’ve been really finding myself attracted to waltzes lately.

In the past, and still mostly in the current, my taste in music has been largely nostalgic. 90’s punk and alternative blaring out of my windows as I am driving to work. Screaming that, “I want to be the minority” or that, “Scotty doesn’t know...”

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Self-Love
Gillian Barnes Gillian Barnes

Self-Love

Self-love has to be the most widely used buzz term of 2018 and it seems to be making a play to stay on top for 2019 as well.

I am in no way hating on self-love. I fully support regular massage, chiropractic appointments, bubble baths…whatever you need to be your best self.

However, I wonder if many of us who are practicing self-love really believe in loving ourselves?

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Tea and Potatoes
Gillian Barnes Gillian Barnes

Tea and Potatoes

What is it about food that makes the majority of us nostalgic? 

I started my work day yesterday talking about tea with my coworker. She mentioned that as a regular tea-drinker, she prefers her tea without sweetener or milk. I tend to agree with that choice.

However, as I was working on another task, I got to thinking how very opposite my Grandmother would feel about that. 

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Paula
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Paula

Today, I am thinking about my grandmother. 

It’s probably because I am wearing the ring I chose of hers after her passing. It’s the first time I’ve worn it in six months since my hands were too swollen up until now. 

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