“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 […]
Cry Out
Nausea. Mouth sweats and that hollow feeling in my stomach…am I going to heave or begin body convulsing sobs. Hours spent between sleeping and waking. Obsess. That is the aftermath of extreme parenting shame and regret for […]
Mrs. R.: 21 Day Organization Challenge
TTM blog is back at it, and so it Mrs. R. She has been bitten by the spring cleaning bug. I appreciate her honest reflections about getting organized… Check out what she’s been up to. […]
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?!? […]
Mrs. R.: 1 Month of Meals for $150 or Less
Mrs. R is back, and I’ll be honest, this post kind of blows my mind. A whole month of dinners ready to go in your freezer and all for less than $150.00 (for 2). Can […]
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 […]
Strong Women Series: Autumn Baughn
I’ve been following Autumn Baughn on social media for about 18 months. Despite the obstacle of separation created by only “knowing” a person through computer screens and smart phones, I have felt her warmth and genuine spirit. […]
