World Kindness Day: Beyond Forgiveness, Towards Understanding

November 13, 2025November 14, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Today is World Kindness Day, and I’ll admit I haven’t felt like a particularly kind person lately. There are times when repeated, intentional hurt from others makes your capacity for kindness feel finite and depleted.

Echoes of History: The Events That Shaped My Memory

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

What major historical events do you remember?

Signal Received

June 29, 2025June 30, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Was I Part of a Cold War CIA Project?

*The “giant chicken” from my childhood nightmares.*

Through the Doorway: Remembering A Father’s Battle Amid Potential Conflict

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

I read an article today about a woman reflecting on her father’s PTSD. Her family had the same rule as mine—if you needed to wake Dad, you did so from the doorway to prevent the risk of an accidental reaction triggered by a flashback. I wonder how many children of military veterans have lived with this unspoken understanding, shaped by their parents’ trauma.

Galactic Bonds: A Journey Through Movies, Games, and Memories

May 31, 2025November 11, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

My brother was a Star Wars fan through and through—so much so that Yoda became his nickname. While I’ve only truly loved the original trilogy, we still shared a deep appreciation for the saga, making Star Wars a special part of our connection. It even became a tradition for us to go to the movies on Christmas when the newer films premiered. Beyond Star Wars, we also bonded over other franchises like Transformers (though we never got around to seeing Bumblebee) and Fast & Furious. The only Star Wars book I own is Star Wars Rogue One – Junior Novel by Matt Forbeck (from our hometown), which might have ended up in his collection by accident. I had wanted to get it autographed for him but never got the chance before he passed away.