Dianna Buchwalter

Birds of a feather flock together. We’ve all heard the phrase and know the meaning. The saying has been around for ages and is still used.  Why? Because there’s truth in it. As far back as a young girl, I can remember my parents saying they didn’t want me hanging around certain people because they saw a change in my demeanor.  Of course, I didn’t notice anything different, but, then again, it’s more often people on the outside looking in that can give us a truth we don’t seem to recognize. Have you ever noticed people who pair off at office parties?  Or, the different cliques at school? There are groups from the drama team to detention regulars and everything in between.  Why does this happen? Because people want to be with like-minded people.  We want to enjoy things with company. Is there anything wrong with having people around us to share good times with? Absolutely not. Friends are vital.  The problem lies when what others are doing/saying...

She wears a smile to cover the pain from where a hand print use to lay for Behind walls is where anger lies. His eyes are glued to the screen as images are implanted that should not be seen for Behind walls is where secrets lye. A soldier stands on the front lines as he prepares to draw his gun and fight for Behind walls is where fear lies. The pressure to be thin has caused a teen to purge what they’ve consumed within for Behind walls is where low self-esteem lies. She's been asked on a date long after cancer took her mate but she's scared to say yes for Behind walls is where vulnerability lies. Self -control is lost as the glass is tossed for Behind walls is where addiction lies. Walls can keep enemies out but can also keep our worst enemy in-ourselves. There are none tall enough or thick enough to hide from the Lord God Almighty. Nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be k...