by nickiperry | Jan 9, 2017 | Understanding
Suddenly she shifted in her seat. I watch as she folded her arms tight to her chest. Her energy that was once soft & zealous has now hardened like a candy coated shell. Just a few minutes previous, we were sharing, smiling, connecting. There is now an...
by nickiperry | Dec 16, 2015 | Understanding
I am sitting in my car at a stop light. There is a dated car in front of me with a young couple and small child in the back seat. I watch the couple seizing the moment and they kiss. The passenger in my car says something slightly sarcastic about them, impatiently,...
by nickiperry | Oct 29, 2015 | Understanding
ROADS & ROLLERCOASTERS The roller coaster, in its full prime, is the perfect vehicle to experience a thrill with very little risk. I remember riding the roller coaster at Lincoln Park many years ago. I felt so lucky, no one in line but us two curious gals looking...
by nickiperry | Sep 29, 2015 | Understanding
Admiration is what I felt when I listened to the love and passion for all that they’ve achieved and all that they stand for. I recently attended the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony & Luncheon. The inductees and presenters all exude passion and...
by nickiperry | Sep 1, 2015 | Understanding
The Reason: by Hoobastank The year was 2003. When I first heard this song it sucked me in. I hung on to every word, every sound and emotion. The Reason, by Hoobastank, was released on December 9, 2003. A few weeks previous, there was an accident in my family. The...
by nickiperry | Aug 24, 2015 | Understanding
I felt slapped. I was a teenager and surrounded by girls my age, watching TV. I thought they were my friends. I trusted them and they betrayed me. They took my willingness to share, to be myself, and stepped on my heart, like it was nothing. From this single...
