Much to my shock and utter surprise, I was asked to be the guest speaker for a local MOPS (Moms Of Preschoolers) group. According to MOPS.org… MOPS is a grassroots movement that believes moms are […]
Category: Random Thoughts
My People
If you watched us walk down the street together, without referencing doorway heights and other pedestrians, we would appear to be four regular women laughing, chatting, and meandering down a charming downtown alleyway. That was how […]
To Know A Mother’s Story
“But there’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking. But behind all […]
Stand TALL — Be.you.tiful Victory
I’m not exactly sure where the inspiration for this post originated. I know it’s been rattling around in my head for some time. Like so many (too many) women, I struggle with appreciating the body […]
Unexpected Gains: What I learned When I Shaved My Head
Let me start by stating that hair has never been a big issue with me. In my three decades (plus a few years), I’ve worn my hair every length, style, and a plethora of colors. […]
Secrets
It’s the time of year for secrets and I’ve been keeping them lately. For me, the person who wears her heart on her sleeve and pours her thoughts into thousand word blog posts, this keeping […]
Silver Linings
I love a lot of things. Among my favorites – people so honest the only kind of bullshit that exists in their world is actually associated with four-legged bovines, music so impossible to ignore it […]
Making This Month Lovember
I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love music. We may not all appreciate the same music—just ask my brothers. But, we can all agree that music speaks to just about everyone—at every age […]
Choosing My Side
I’m not sure I can count the number of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos I’ve seen in my social media feeds. And, yes…I’ve contributed. Not just me, but my entire family was doused with ice […]
The gift I hope we can all receive…
I’m blowing the whistle. I’m done. I refuse to go into a new year without calling us out on this nonsense we have been so consumed with for too long. Before we celebrate in the […]
