The Journey is Part of the Fun

When planning a vacation, it never occurs to me to check prices of flights. Instead, I grab my phone and open Google Maps to see where the drive will take me. To me, getting to my destination is part of the fun. Whenever possible, I’ll even avoid the interstate system in favor of the road … Continue reading The Journey is Part of the Fun →

My Babies Aren’t Babies Anymore

Sometimes I think being a mother of teenagers is harder than being a mother of toddlers. As a mother of twins, every stage of life has had its challenges: deciding which infant to change or feed first, trying to keep two toddlers in one room, potty training two children at once, trying to attend open … Continue reading My Babies Aren’t Babies Anymore →

The Need to Kick Rocks

I work in an interior office with absolutely no windows. Unless there are torrential downpours, there’s no way to tell what the weather is like from my desk in the back corner of our cave. While I like the seclusion in terms of keeping customers away, I often imagine this is what it must feel … Continue reading The Need to Kick Rocks →

Actions Have Consequences

Some fortunes are better than others. Like most children do, my kids were always quick to blame someone else whenever they got in trouble. Everything that ever happened around our house was someone else’s fault. One of the lessons we spent quite a bit of time learning was that actions have consequences. Consequences can be … Continue reading Actions Have Consequences →

Fun-Snatcher

2019 Whiskey Rebellion Festival Ordinarily, this is the time of year when I start gearing up for a busy summer full of fun. Nothing about 2020 is ordinary. It may only be the end of April, but the fun-snatcher that is the Covid-19 pandemic has already wreaked havoc on my summer plans. Last Tuesday, my … Continue reading Fun-Snatcher →

Get Up, Be Brilliant

Every little thing’s gonna be alright. Three little birds. They live on my right forearm. These special creatures weren’t my first tattoo, but they are the first of three tattoos so far that are a direct result of my depression. Whenever things seem hopeless, I simply need to look down to be reminded that everything … Continue reading Get Up, Be Brilliant →

My Hero Doesn’t Wear a Cape

As a child, if you asked who my favorite superhero was, I undoubtedly told you Spider-Man or Batman. The cartoons and classic tv shows that filled my days solidified that response for my formative years. But then I grew up and gained a little wisdom. Ask me that same question now, and 💯% without a … Continue reading My Hero Doesn’t Wear a Cape →

People Let Me Tell Ya ‘Bout My Best Friend

I spent the first four and a half years of my life as an only child. Many times I’ve joked that those were the happiest years of my life. I mean, let’s face it, the world revolved around me! I had the undivided attention of my parents and grandparents, who spoiled me accordingly. Thank God … Continue reading People Let Me Tell Ya ‘Bout My Best Friend →

That’s Why Our Hearts Have Beats

Have you ever played 20 Questions to get to know someone? One of my favorite questions to ask is “What is your favorite song?” You can learn a lot about a person if you discover the songs that mean the most to them. One night at dinner, my daughter asked everyone what their favorite song … Continue reading That’s Why Our Hearts Have Beats →

Non-Essential Essential Worker

The new normal Yesterday was my first day back to work after spending two weeks at home under the Families First Paid Sick Leave. I work at an automotive dealership. Our sales department has been closed since March 20th, but under the governor’s plan, our service department has remained open as an essential business. I … Continue reading Non-Essential Essential Worker →