Here’s a fact most of us don’t want to say because it makes us sound bitter and jaded but I’m going to say it anyway because- well maybe I am bitter and jaded. But when I reflect on this truth I don’t do it with bitterness in my heart; I do it with an understanding and acceptance…
Continue reading ➞ You’re Invited!
I hate summer now and I didn’t used to. But my kids love it and I wanted to reclaim some of that joy and I think that joy is found in the moment to moment choices where we decide whether we’re gonna be rushed or take our time, where we’re gonna be present or preoccupied,…
Continue reading ➞ Oh for Fork’s Sake
When I was a teen I spent hours connecting to dial up internet on our single family computer and scouring whatever search engine came with circa 1998 for inspirational quotes. I then printed out those quotes and pasted them in a spiral notebook that I would thumb through on the regular. Like a caveman. But,…
When my husband and I first started dating we were out at some generic restaurant chatting the night away. In between bites of food I remember looking across the way and seeing an elderly couple eating their meal in complete and utter silence. At that moment I thought to myself, “I hope that is never…
Continue reading ➞ Silent Night
I’ve never been good at absolutes like getting on my mat every morning. I can usually talk myself out of things that make me feel better by explaining them away as a need for rest. I’m not gonna lie, it’s been difficult to discern whether I need rest or if my depression is keeping me…
Continue reading ➞ Proactive Prevention
Alright y'all. I am getting knee deep in this self-publishing-book-writing idea and I wish I was the kind of person who could do it all. Like write for other publications, this blog, and my book but, alas that is not me. I am the type of person who does better on doing one thing at…
Continue reading ➞ Single Tasker Sabbatical
Confession: I reactivated my Facebook account. I know. I know I know I know I know I know. I know. How did such a thing occur? Well. I hopped back on Facebook around the time the seasons were transforming from frigid temperatures to blooming trees. It all started with insomnia and lots and lots of…
Continue reading ➞ Abandoning Wagons
You know what, I haven't had a reason to take a selfie since I stopped posting on social media. But I'm taking one today because I’m having a good hair day and what better reason to shoot a selfie than when you’re experiencing your best self. Anyway, today I’m thinking about the fact that I'm…
Continue reading ➞ Thirty-Ducking-Eight
This week’s re-run was fun for me to re-read. My kids don’t really have these easy to answer questions and demands anymore. I kind of miss debating with my littles about why we stop at red lights and why we don’t eat raw meat. Time has flown way too fast and my littles are not…
It's Mental Health Monday and here's where I am today. Brain, tired. Words, hard. Not falling asleep where I stand, challenging. Decision making skills, gone. Flexibility and adaptability, minimal. Quick back story: My #1 had an unexpected appendicitis this past weekend. Now, is appendicitis ever expected? Probably not but my ability to configure adjectives here…
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