“Hey, look! Mom’s doing it!” My ten year old daughter shouted these two statements as I dove feet first into our local not-so-warm reservoir. The other children clamored to catch a better view. We are […]
Category: Random Thoughts
Friend Dumped: Gaining Perspective the Hard Way
There’s nothing like rejection to make you do an inventory of yourself. – James Lee Burke
Back in the Saddle
“I’m taking the summer off from the blog,” I said, with excitement and pride at my ability to take control of life. In my mind, a summer open before me, combined with a break from […]
Putting the Blog to Bed
Friends, I have so loved sharing myself in the form of thoughts on a digital page. And this isn’t goodbye, but it is goodnight. I have a number of dreams I’m chasing and I need […]
Kick Ass Woman: A New Inner Voice
*Language disclaimer* Ain’t holding back with this one… Maybe you read my post about embracing my body? Perhaps you took a few minutes to review my thoughts on what its been like changing my disordered eating? […]
A Smart Woman & A Lucky Man: Bob & Linda Siplon Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
March 16, 1967 is a day of significance in our family. Or should it be January 22? What about January 30, 1967? Maybe it’s every day my parents have made the choice to uphold promises and […]
Withdrawing into the Desert: Observing Lent
I can remember my Catholic bestie giving up candy for Lent each year. It was a real buzz kill. I mean… Easter candy is the best, am I right? Cadbury hard shelled milk chocolate eggs?!? […]
Strong Women Series: Sarah Vance
I came across Sarah Vance’s Instagram account one day when I was searching the hashtag, #bodypositivity. I was blown away by her ability to really dig deep and truly discuss what is going on in […]
Closer to What I Really Want: Changing My Disordered Eating
I’m going to preface this piece by stating I am not a healthcare professional. I’m not a doctor or a counselor. I’m not a nutritionist. I’m not even a personal trainer anymore. What I am […]
Wishes at The Copper Penny
I sat on a barstool and watched those gathered in the room melt into one another as if they’d always been meant to share the small basement bar room. Alcohol and deep sentiment are good conduits […]
