A Season to Hold Space
If there was ever a season that I felt more bipolar… it is the holiday season. I LOVE the holidays. LOVE. THEM. I lit a candle yesterday and I could taste Christmas. We’ve… Continue reading
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Embracing ALMOST
I give grace. To everyone. Except me. If a friend has a goal to exercise everyday and they miss a couple days, I’m proud of them. THEY WORKED OUT MOST DAYS! But if… Continue reading
Farm Lessons for a City Girl
My mom is a farmer. I didn’t inherit that gene. When my kids were young, they’d go to Grandma’s and carry around chickens. I’d tell them to make sure the chickens don’t peck… Continue reading
Permission
It’s important to have friends. They remind you of things you know, but somehow forget. This afternoon, I vented to a very wise friend about how undisciplined I am and I guffawed at… Continue reading
M&M
I read Melania Trump’s memoir. Then I read Michelle Obama’s memoir. Before I dove into either of them, I made a list of activities and based on my preconceived notions, decided which woman… Continue reading
Thank You.
A few days ago I posted a scathing rant about my disappointment in the medical system. I was vindicated by the many similar stories people shared with me in person and via social… Continue reading
Triggered
My husband is sick. We went to urgent care. Afterwards, I locked myself in the bathroom and sobbed. 2025 marks six years since my dad died of esophageal cancer. I absolutely have PTSD… Continue reading
Mama Robot
If I say, “Mama Bear is comin out”… y’all know what I mean. If I say, “Mama Robot is comin out”, you may only know what I am talking about if you’ve recently… Continue reading
Holiday Hindsight
As 2025 took off with a boom (the midnight explosions behind my house rocked my world harder than when I got stuck in a mosh pit at a Metallica concert), I pondered my… Continue reading
Interruptions
Sometimes I feel like my life is just a series of interruptions. Everyday, I have my plan, my to-do list; I’ve mentally prepared to tackle things. I know, understand and accept that sometimes… Continue reading
