Some things will never change. One of the things that will never ever change about me is having a lot of qualities and traits of being from the midwest. First and foremost, midwesterners are known for their hospitality. They are often known for being just Continue reading →
I’m So Vain
I never thought I was vain. I really didn’t. But I am sad to report that I am among the worst offenders when it comes to being overly concerned about my appearance. It is weird. I have tried to find the perfect haircut Continue reading →
When A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words
. That picture is worth at least 1000 words, right? Taken 37 (give or take) years ago on a vacation this picture captures our boys in an authentic moment of Micah probably teasing Aaron relentlessly. The smile on Aaron’s face is pure joy even though Continue reading →
Spring Has Sprung
It is definitely full on spring here in North Carolina and with that comes pollen – beautiful pollen. I have been. hit by allergies hard this weekend and had to take a day (or more) off from life because I am so congested and miserable. Continue reading →
Writers and White Squirrels
Tis the season for a lot of great events in Transylvania County and I am getting pretty darn excited about all that is going on. If only I could clone myself. This weekend is the annual Looking Glass Writers’ Conference and this is the first Continue reading →
National Limerick Day
You know you are out of things to write about when you share that today, May 12, is National Limerick Day. I am not a good limerick writer — I am more into haikus but decided that today we should celebrate the lovely limerick. Each Continue reading →
Reflecting on Mother’s Day
It’s coming. Mother’s Day. For those of us who have lost our. moms it can always be a tough time. No matter what your situation is with your own mom – Mother’s Day brings on an avalanche of emotions. While I am joyful remembering so Continue reading →
Don’t Make Eye Contact
If you are a woman who has shopped at malls over the years you probably know this simple but important rule. Don’t make eye contact. You know those kiosks in the middle of the mall? The ones with overly aggressive sales people who have samples Continue reading →
Birthday Vibes
Today is a pivotal day in my life—- one of those milestone birthdays that folks look forward to. Yippee! I am celebrating from Amelia Island in Florida and at my happy place. Any beach will do but the one we are staying on is particularly Continue reading →
Forty Years Later
. That is one of my all time favorite pictures. Micah at about a day old just chilling in his bassinet in the hospital. He slept like that often and I think that is how he was all curled up inside of me and it Continue reading →