Author Archives: 5oclockworker

More than Sunday Shoes?

I was fortunate enough to grow up in a place where school started after the Labor Day holiday. I loved school and was eager to return, except for one aspect, it meant I would have to put on a pair of shoes. Labor Day meant the barefoot days of summer were behind me. I complainedContinue reading “More than Sunday Shoes?”

Chest Trauma

Having worked in a hospital for several years, I have had the privilege and responsibility of helping patients recover from various traumas. One of the most painful recoveries is for those who sustained chest trauma in auto or industrial accidents. People who experience this will confirm that the pain is excruciating. One patient said sheContinue reading “Chest Trauma”

Holding it Alll Together

On the back of my closet door are a row of hooks. They function as a catch-all of the things Jim and I like to conveniently lay our hands on quickly. Stuff like hats, warm-up jackets to take the dogs outside, and an array of belts. I occasionally grab a belt to go with myContinue reading “Holding it Alll Together”

The Wardrobe… Cleaning out the Closet

It is that time of year for me when I get a strong urge to get organized and go through my “stuff.” Perhaps it is the pristine calendar on my desk, minus erasure marks and ink scribbles., all crisp and white, that inspires me to take this on. I do this every new year. SometimesContinue reading “The Wardrobe… Cleaning out the Closet”

The Struggle With Rejection..Finding Love

I held my breath through the whole announcement, hoping and praying my name would be called. I didn’t make the list for the girl’s first-string basketball team. A crushing blow to a 7th grader. I was sure all the practice on the driveway and the hours invested in playing alongside my older brother and theContinue reading “The Struggle With Rejection..Finding Love”

The Struggle With Happiness…Finding Joy

It’s that time of year when the Hallmark/Media invasion arrives to entertain us with a myriad of stories of snow, love, and tinsel. Though the plots are predictable and the sap a little deep, these movies offer relief from the hustle, bustle, and bad news for many of us. Like in children’s stories, they allContinue reading “The Struggle With Happiness…Finding Joy”

The Struggle with Despair…. Finding Hope

With the leftovers from Thanksgiving consumed and the Christmas decorations popping up in the neighborhood (my house included), it isn’t hard for me to catch the spirit of ‘Christmas is coming! When I was a little girl, I always wrote my letter to Santa Thanksgiving weekend and made sure Daddy put it in the mail MondayContinue reading “The Struggle with Despair…. Finding Hope”

The Struggle with Contentment…Finding Gratitude

I recently resumed my Zumba class after taking a few weeks off for various schedule conflicts. I could tell the difference that my short sabbatical had on my endurance for vigorous exercise. I had trouble keeping up with the steps, was more tired when it was over, and my muscles complained the following day! ItContinue reading “The Struggle with Contentment…Finding Gratitude”

The Struggle with Fairness…Finding Justice

Have you taken notice of the current trend that the wonderful world of entertainment offers all of us? Almost every channel offers some version of court proceedings. People like Judge Judy and Judge Wapner became household names due to the public rubbernecking of seeing folks get their day in court. You can see who theContinue reading “The Struggle with Fairness…Finding Justice”