The Great Purge of 2026…Part 2

30 yard dumpster…FULL! Spring has brough some much needed change. The awful windstorm of March's Friday the 13th wreaked havoc on the already weathered exterior of my house. Siding was ripped off the house and precariously slammed through the railing of my pool deck. The garage roof lost more than a couple shingles, and the … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026…Part 2 →

I Has the SAD

You've seen those pictures on social media...a non-descript figure, a frowning emoji, or my favorite, a kitten with the caption "I has the sad." Sure, the grammar is poor, but the sentiment is relatable. That's how I'm feeling this morning. I has the sad. If we're being honest, I has ALL the sads. Let's start … Continue reading I Has the SAD →

The Great Purge of 2026

I don't make New Years resolutions anymore. The stigma is overwhelming, too much pressure. Instead, I set goals. This year, my number one goal is to de-clutter. Everything. Not just my junk drawer, my office, or my basement. Everything. My email accounts. My social media. My mind. My life. I feel like I'm drowning in … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026 →

Merry Christmas to All!

In our house, Christmas doesn’t end when we go to bed on December 25th. We celebrate the entire Christmas season. As the song goes, there are twelve days, beginning with the 25th. So as I’m sitting here writing this, it’s the fourth day of Christmas. My tree is still up, my house is still decorated, … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All! →

This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK

Before you settle in to read this, I just need you to know that it’s gonna be a long one. A testimonial rant that may jump around and make no sense at times, but it’s necessary for me to get it all out. Still interested? Alright, buckle up cuz here we go! In February 2024, … Continue reading This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK →

My Addictions

YOU ARE WORTHY. YOU ARE LOVED. September is National Recovery Month. Every September since 1989 has been dedicated to celebrating those in recovery and promoting evidence-based treatment to end substance use addiction. Recovery-focused events happen across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the country. It is a monthlong celebration of hope, a recognition that … Continue reading My Addictions →

We all need a little Jesus…

Even in the midst of the most diverse crowd, Jesus is there. I follow a pastor from a small town in South Carolina on Facebook and Instagram. He popped up on my feed one day, and it was like a lightning strike to my spirit. I felt an immediate connection to him and the message … Continue reading We all need a little Jesus… →

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 →