Summertime Sippin’

Y’all what is better than a hot summer day when the sun is shining and there’s not a cloud in the sky? I’ll tell you. It’s a hot summer day when the sun is shining, there’s not a cloud in the sky, and you’ve got a sweet summer concoction to wet your whistle. What seems … Continue reading Summertime Sippin’ →

In A World Full of Uncertainty…

So much is wrong with the world today. I used to yearn for the carefree days of my youth, the fabulous 80s. Now I simply miss January. Since the pandemic started, it just feels like all the problems of the world have been amplified. Illness is nothing new. We have been fighting diseases, viruses, and … Continue reading In A World Full of Uncertainty… →

Don’t Even Ask

Eeyore is my spirit animal. He suffers from depression and anxiety, just like me. His friends often find him overcome with sadness and despair. I’m feeling a lot like Eeyore lately. I had to work yesterday, and I despise having to spend a perfectly good Saturday at work. I woke up early, showered, got dressed, … Continue reading Don’t Even Ask →

Legends Never Die

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 →

It’s the Family that Matters

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 →

When I Grow Up…

When I grow up, I want to be more like my daughter. She’s only 16, but she is already a far better person than me. As a parent, you hope that you raise your children to be smart, independent, caring, successful individuals. You do the best you can, and you pray that your best is … Continue reading When I Grow Up… →

I Wish I Still Believed in Fairy Tales

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 →

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 →