Well, we finally did it. We opened our hearts and home to a beautiful little girl who needed us. Meet Jinx, our full of personality DSH feline family member. I’ve always wanted a black panther. It’s my mom’s fault. Growing up, that was something she consistently said she’d love to have. After all, who would … Continue reading Hi Jinx! →

If 2020 has taught me anything, it’s that things rarely go as planned. I had big plans for my 40th year. “Had” being the operative word in that sentence. COVID came along and wrecked them all. Every. Last. One. I started buying 2020 concert tickets back in September of 2019. Our concert season was going … Continue reading This Isn’t What I Had Planned →

There’s a small, no frills motel that sits at 4200 Gulf Blvd on the beautiful, soft white sand of St. Pete Beach in Florida. I could travel the globe, and this would still be my most favorite place in the world. The memories that this little piece of heaven holds in my heart are worth … Continue reading My Paradise →

I have no idea how many movies I’ve seen in my lifetime. Thousands, I’m sure, but I couldn’t even begin to fathom the actual number. If you were to ask me what movie I’ve seen the most, though, that’s an easy one. Without a doubt, it’s The Sandlot. How do I know? Well, because I’ll … Continue reading Legends Never Die →

I genuinely feel bad for people who aren’t close with their family. My family is everything to me. I am 💯% positive that I wouldn’t be here without their love and support. We don’t always agree. We have our own opinions, and most of us are extremely outspoken. Yes, our family tree may be full … Continue reading It’s the Family that Matters →

It’s a damn shame that as we grow up we stop believing in fairy tales. Let’s put aside for the time being that they are unrealistic and unnatural. Instead, let’s consider that they are simply exercises in hope and optimism. Now maybe more than ever, we need some more hope and optimism. The reality of … Continue reading I Wish I Still Believed in Fairy Tales →

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 →

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 →

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 →