PrttySweet Distractions

People often think they are doing what's best for you. Unfortunately, it can make things worse and your journey gets longer. Whether it's unsolicited "help" at work or someone just thinking they know you better than they do, all too often, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

Summer loving is a whirlwind of swamp ass and romance. With long days a magical nights that spark connection, summer is the season for adventures.

I'm not crazy; you're crazy. Since crazy is subjective, we really all have our moments. Whether we are misconstrued or pushed to the edge of sanity, we have all been off our game at some point. In a world where we can still feel invisible surrounded by people, we could all use someone to talk to. These days, there's an app for that. Crazy or not, sometimes, everybody needs a shrink. 

Back to school for all those kids that kept you on your toes all summer. Time to breathe and take a moment for yourself, or is it? Between helping with homework assignments, making cookies for the class and all those extra after school expectations, can you enjoy the solitude of your own company?

On any given day, people surprise us, whether it's with kindness, rudeness, intelligence, or stupidity. However, it's the stupidity, often wrapped in entitlement, that permeates deep and Dances on that last nerve. They always seem to blame everyone else for their thoughtlessness or mistakes. The bottom line is, it's not my fault you're stupid

When someone touches your life in a very real way, no matter how small...it lingers. We may not even notice at the time but years later those emotional echoes surface as they cross our minds

It's easy to see toxic traits in other people's relationships, friendships, and family dynamics. However, tempered with our own kindness, toxicity seems more nuanced in our own reality. We keep giving the benefit of the doubt and making plausible excuses. Maybe, we should listen when someone points out those toxic traits we are too close to see. 

Oh Darlin', do we have a fun show for you. When you hear a note and it reminds you of a song, especially if those songs come with a story we are singing ditties and sharing time. When that song, gets stuck in your head mid conversation and you just can't shake it off, pass it off to someone else. Yes, it is the bothersome earworm and it is contagious. As usual, our Storytime shows are open to everyone, so please join us.

Many of us have treasured items inherited from or made by people we love: Grandma's quilt, the sweater your mom made, the trinket box your uncle made you, the ornaments you made with your Aunt, a custom scarf from a cherished friend. Is it the item, the memories, or the love that turns it into a treasure? What is it about items made with love that elevated them in your heart? 

Too often we find that when we get what we thought we wanted, it isn't as joyful or fulfilling as we thought it would be. It's not that there's no joy in it, it's just... less than. Maybe we attach a how for unrealistic changes. Maybe we are more excited about the idea of it, the possibilities of it and the reality falls short. Sometimes see think of we have this or if we do that we'd be happy or happier. Other times, we get exactly what we want and we are still miserable.

From harmless chatter to reputation-shattering rumors, we all have something to say. From expert advice to sarcastic wit, how do our words hit with our families and friends? How do our own words land to others? Grab some sweet tea- let's head out to the porch swing and chat. Because Everybody Talks Shit.

At one point or another, we've all wondered how we got in a situation. It's easy to search for others to blame. It's not our fault this happened, it can't be. But, oh, Sweetie, sometimes, it's our own doing. Can YOU name the times when it's your own damn fault?  

An empty vessel, a blank page, a notebook ready to capture dreams, emotions, art, or thoughts... words want to purge, sometimes, they just can't. Whether it's a new beginning or making space enough to breathe, what does a blank page represent to you?

The crushing weight of unchangeable choices, the silence after a storm of words, the empty chair, the final glance, or life rewritten in the ink of regret the unbearable cost of what could have been. We all contemplate what could have been... if only.

We all have those little things that always seem to make us smile. At times, the warm and fuzzies can be hard to come by. Whether it's those infamous whiskers on kittens or the smell of your favorite smile, what are some of those favorite little things that brighten your day, lift a mood, and birth a smile? 

We've all heard the old wives' tales about predictions. Are they true or truly un reliable? Whether it's size or other predictions, can we foresee the inforeseeable? Do we really want to? Does it even matter at all?

Intelligent life isn't always easy to come by, but we can't be alone in the unknowns of the universe. Do you believe in alien abduction? What if Earth is just a tourist destination for extra terrestrials? Let your imagination run wild.

Negative self-talk can feel like a heavy, chaotic load to carry. It's crazy how crushing and overwhelming those internal critical thoughts can feel. Pushing through is difficult, but we can find a new way to process without beating ourselves down. 

Summer love, no school, daily adventures with friends; Summer can be amazing. Unfortunately, it can also be cruel. Sweltering heat, boredom, and bad decisions can make for interesting stories. Everyone is welcome to call in and tell their stories of a cruel Summer.

Love rewires our brains by releasing oxytocin, lowering physical stress. It can help us live longer or shorter; it can be a bitter pill to swallow. Ultimately, love acts as both a mirror and medicine. How has love shaped you?

Everyone needs a safe place to purge pain, a place without outside judgement. For some it's sports, for others art. Then there are poets. It's the beauty of words that weave the tapestry of the human condition. This is a safe place to purge in the whispers and screams in beautiful words.

It seems that doing something because it's the right thing to do, just because, or out of kindness has fallen out of favor in this instant entitlement society where everything feels transactional and everything has a price. Whatever happened to kindness? 

Though it may not always be the kindest option, no means no. It doesn't mean ask later or ask again in a different way. If you ask me if I want something from the store and I say no, let it stand. If you ask me if you look fat, and I say no, let it stand. While there may be an exception to every rule, no is a complete sentence.

  Titus Llewellyn  (Dr. Anthony Smith)graced us with the beauty of his life's work. He has written volumes of Earth Angels immortalizing those men and women who touched his heart. If he has touched yours, please join us, tell your story of the impact he had on you and/or your writing. Titus your eloquent eyes will love forever a you will be firecrackers in our hearts.  The links below are to the written Poetry of Titus Llewellyn and to his SoundCloud page: https://allpoetry.com/Titus_Llewellyn https://on.soundcloud.com/LaK7mWfaRHWSCYPJhq  

You're awake, still feeling the fingerprints of last night's dream on your skin. You can't shake it. All morning your head wanders, wondering which reality you're living in. When dreams feel so real, they linger.

Sorry, not sorry. I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm sorry, but in my defense...   Apologies Do Not come with disclaimers or explanations. Some apologies aren't looking for accountability, they're looking for absolutions. Why is sincerity so hard to come by when saying, "I'm sorry"?

This is a special Side Peace in honor of our dearest friend Dr. Anthony Smith, better known to us all as Titus LLewellyn.  He passed 06/18/2026. He will be forever loved and sorely missed. While this is a personal PrttySweet farewell, we will be hosting a show in memorium for friends to stop by and write their own love letters to Titus.   You can listen to his distinctive voice read his eloquent words on his soundcloud page. Stop by and listen awhile: https://on.soundcloud.com/LaK7mWfaRHWSCYPJhq

Grab some popcorn and let's watch. We can't always avoid the crowds or overhearing intimate conversations. There is no expectation of privacy in public after all. Sometimes, creating backstories turn these moments with strangers into living poetry, tickling our funny bones, breaking our hearts, or just pissing us off. Some of us keep our eyes low and can't be bothered. Others, however elevate people watching into an art form.

We take aim at every lazy stereotype about aging and knock them flat. Age is more than a number, it's a mindset. Some people refuse to fade out, slow down, or play the role society assigns them. "Old" isn't synonymous with irrelevant.

Everybody talks like they know what's best. it's easy to judge others after the fact. Sometimes, we have to know when to keep it to yourself. Just shut your pie hole.

When yesterday is over and today is still asleep, in the tired quiet words bleed to paper born in unfiltered emotion. We explore the freedom of words that come forth in the darkness before dawn.

Desire in the shadows when no one is watching. Tell us your naughty secrets in sultry words. Make us melt with your Midnight Confessions.

Sinking into a bubble-filled bathtub where the foam forms tiny crowns and her thoughts float up like little sparkles. Come escape away from the chaos, let it all float away. A little self-care goes a long way.

It's not always easy to sell yourself. Whether you're an artist or in a job interview, there is an art to making yourself look like the best choice. Is selling yourself limited to job searches, or do we sell/ market ourselves on dating apps, on dates, to one up our siblings. It just may be that success is based on how well versed we are in the Art of Prostitution and what we'd do for money or to get ahead.

This shows calls out every person who ever underestimated you. I am more than you think I am exposes the gap between who people assume you are and who you actually are. And it's bigger than they can handle .

Just under the wire or when time runs out. it's easy to lose track. Distance and time don't play well together. Flash fiction in 500 words all about how time ticks on or flies by.

Closing out the week of virtues we have a storytime discussing the kindness of people. We talk about when we were kind to others or when others went above and beyond for us. All callers welcome to tell their stories. 

Patience, it ain’t always easy in a world where wrath mashed great content. It’s a virtue for a reason.

This is the accompanying show to the the livestream on Patience. Patience, it ain’t always easy in a world where wrath mashed great content. It’s a virtue for a reason.

In this world of sexual revolution, chastity has lost its favor. But it's more than abstaining from sex. It's about respect and not prioritizing pleasure over responsibility. 

In this world of sexual revolution, chastity has lost its favor. But it's more than abstaining from sex. It's about respect and not prioritizing pleasure over responsibility.   This is the companion piece to the Livestream for CHASTITY

We work hard for what we have. Giving to good causes is noble. So is offering time, lending a hand, or an ear and it doesn't cost a thing. Giving of yourself with no expectation of reciprocity is virtuous.

This is the accompanying piece to the Livestream by the same name. We work hard for what we have. Giving to good causes is noble. So is offering time, lending a hand, or an ear and it doesn't cost a thing. Giving of yourself with no expectation of reciprocity is virtuous.

  People like to get away with doing a little as possible. Doing anything is worth doing it to the best of your ability, even if it's inconvenient. 

This is the accompanying piece to the Livestream on Diligence. People like to get away with doing a little as possible. Doing anything is worth doing it to the best of your ability, even if it's inconvenient. 

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. It sounds easy, but emotions are irrational and can get away from us. Kindness is a choice well made. 

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. It sounds easy, but emotions are irrational and can get away from us. Kindness is a choice well made. 

Being humble in this land of entitlement isn't easy. Modesty is often mocked in this Instagram world.  

Being humble in this land of entitlement isn't easy. Modesty is often mocked in this Instagram world.  

Everything in moderation is easier said than done. Trying to tame our gluttonous ways can seem impossible. Apparently, virtues are not as easy as sin.