The Rich Poor

“You can be anything you want.” What a crock of crud!!! I’ve wanted to be independently wealthy for the better part of three decades, and I’m still poor. Not poor enough to qualify for any type of public assistance, food stamps, or medical insurance. Just poor enough to survive paycheck to paycheck, one illness away … Continue reading The Rich Poor →

I Hate Rollercoasters

Do you like rollercoasters? I don't. I'm not talking about rides at amusement parks or county fairs, although if we're being honest I don't like those either. No, I'm talking about emotional rollercoasters. They're just not any fun! Our family has been on this wretched rollercoaster since August 28th, 2023. That's the day my mom … Continue reading I Hate Rollercoasters →

Mom Google

For years now, it seems like every question posed within earshot of my mom has met with the same answer… “Google it!” What a time to be alive! Everything you ever wanted to know is just a few taps of the keyboard away. We carry these amazing computers in the form of iPhones and Androids … Continue reading Mom Google →

Double or Nothing

It’s a boring Tuesday in January. It’s boring because I’m at work, and apparently not many people buy cars in January. This is Day 2 this week of sitting around, twiddling my thumbs, hoping someone will turn in a deal for me to process. No such luck. La la lala lala, la lala lala. Told … Continue reading Double or Nothing →

Chubbs ❤️

It’s been said that people come into our lives for either a reason, a season, or a lifetime. How incredibly blessed a person is to discover that one person embodies all three. My dear friend Chubbs did just that. He left this earth on December 4th, called home to Glory with an end to over … Continue reading Chubbs ❤️ →

The Ber Months

We’re almost three weeks into October, deep into the “Ber” months. You know, those four months at the end of the calendar…SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, and DecemBER. The Ber months have some less than favorable qualities among them. The first of these being the drop in temperature. Now, I’ll admit I’m not exactly a fan of … Continue reading The Ber Months →

Recovery Matters

Last year, my sister and I joined our county’s opioid overdose coalition. She and I have been very vocal about how fortunate we are to not have to fight addiction, and at the same time how BLESSED we are to be able to support our local community members in recovery. Joining the coalition was a … Continue reading Recovery Matters →

Good Friday, Great Friday

Good Friday is not recognized as a holiday by my company, which means I do not get the day off. To be fair, I don’t NEED the day off. I consider myself a religious person, but I’m Presbyterian. That’s not to say that this day isn’t important, it just means I don’t spend the entire … Continue reading Good Friday, Great Friday →

The Madness of March

It's 10pm on a Friday night, and I'm sitting in my office just staring at a blank screen. Ok, I was just staring. Obviously I've started typing. There are too many jumbled thoughts just swishing around in my brain to not find some way to let them out, to make sense of the madness. I've … Continue reading The Madness of March →

The Girl Done Went and Done It!

For about 19 years now, I've been doing my best at being a good mom to the precious angels God entrusted to me. It's more than just teaching them to talk, walk, read, write, play sports, drive, cook, clean, and dress themselves. HAHAHA The labor of love that is being a parent is so much … Continue reading The Girl Done Went and Done It! →