Wiping the Slate Clean

“Cleaning the slate” or “wiping the slate clean” is a term used to start things anew and to create the opportunity to start over without any judgments or prejudice. This idiom is very appropriate for the ending of a tumultuous 2016 with many twists, turns, and...

A Cat & Its Nine Lives

My life change that I alluded to in my last life letter is that two weeks ago, my father passed away. He experienced a heart attack a week prior to him finally transitioning, and his passing has brought some awareness and moments of clarity. Although very sudden, this...