Dear Universe, In life we often remember “moments.” Whether they were ones that stole our breath, ones that we anticipated or ones that we’d rather forget—somehow life can be strung together in a series of moments—almost like a photo album of our lives. Birth, first steps, first birthday, first day of school, first friend, first dance, first kiss, first job, …
Kiss, Kiss
“A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point…” ~Mistinguett Dear Universe, I’ve heard of Arbor Day, Flag Day, National Twinkie Day and even Penguin Awareness Day. But every now and then I hear of a random holiday I never knew existed. That’s what happened yesterday. I was on Twitter when I noticed “National Kissing Day” …
Keep Your Love Locked Down
Dear Universe, Once again, I just love when one of my guilty pleasure shows inspires me. http://universeletters.com/2012/01/20/leap-list/ This time it wasn’t The Bachelor, but its equally tantalizing counterpart, The Bachelorette. I am particularly engrossed in this season of The Bachelorette and it isn’t Emily’s southern sweetness and honey drawl that’s luring me in. It’s that underneath that Barbie-like exterior, Emily …
Place of Peace
Dear Universe, Everyone needs a place. A place where you can go to escape, even for an hour. A place that distracts you from your troubles. A place that immediately comforts you. Over the years I’ve had many places. There was my grandparents’ house. I remember one time showing up completely disheveled in my pajamas, eyes puffy from crying. I …
Spread Love
Dear Universe, Well, it’s that one day of the year that people either love or hate. I get it. The lonely feel lonelier. The betrothed feel even more beloved than usual…usually. I hadn’t given much thought to today, until yesterday. I ordered a grande mocha from Starbucks and when I went to throw out the cup I stopped. Starbucks had …
525,600 Minutes
“525,600 minutes. 525,600 moments so dear. 525,600 minutes. How do you measure, measure a year? In daylight? In sunsets? In midnights? In cups of coffee? In inches? In miles? In laughter and strife? 525,600 journeys to plan…525,600 minutes…. How do you measure A year in the life? How about love? Measure in love…. Remember the love. You know that love …