If I had to pick one word to sum up this week, I suppose it would be stressful. It seems like the entire world needs one big ol’ shoulder massage. So, to alleviate a bit of my own tension, I decided to do that which calms me: online shopping. Or, to be more...
It might be at the PTA meeting at your child’s school. Or at the supermarket, standing in the fresh produce aisle. Perhaps it will be on dark sidewalk late at night as you make your way back to your car. But the odds are good that at some point in the coming...
As I walked our 100-pound German Shepherd “puppy” around in the brisk air of our backyard last night (or more accurately, he walked me), it hit me. We have finally, officially, fully entered the fall season in all its glory. We won’t talk about how...
Marlow and Bowen, Last night, I kissed your foreheads and tucked you into bed like I do every night. We read a story, said our prayers, and you fell asleep as I sang “Three Little Birds” in hushed refrains. I lingered longer than normal, watching you sleep...
Can you believe it is already almost Thanksgiving? I swear I sneezed and the year was almost over. Although this year has certainly held its ups and downs, I try never to take for granted just how much I have to be grateful for. This year, my mama is hosting...