Real Talk About Real Life

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

February 22, 2021

The Balancing Act

Do you ever feel like you are trying to stack rocks in your life and they keep toppling over? You keep trying to decide which ones need to go on the bottom to set a good foundation and then find the perfect way to place the others, only to have them come crashing down. Then you stare at the mess of rocks at your feet and mentally rework the order...

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January 21, 2021

The After

So, I got a tattoo. If you know me at all, then you know just how crazy that sounds. I probably have the lowest pain tolerance of anyone on the planet. As my dear mother would say, I am a "Candy Ass". But, with this new season of life, I really wanted to do it. Face my fear, get something meaningful that would remind me of my strength, and prove...

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June 8, 2020

The Death of a Butterfly

Ever heard the term "Social Butterfly?" I am sure you have. It is usually used to describe someone who is very outgoing and loves to be in social settings and meet new people. These people are usually labeled as "flirty", or "outgoing", "attention seeking" (or obnoxious?). The Social Butterfly is often times very fun...albeit very exhausting...to be around. They are always looking for things to do and people to do...

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February 11, 2020

Appropriate Vulgarity

So with all the hoopla going on over the Superbowl half-time show, I have decided to share some thoughts. I have struggled with doing so because everyone has their panties in SUCH a bunch, but I feel like some things should be talked about and discussed. Important things. Things that change and shape the minds of our kids. And having said ALL that, I have chosen to make a blog...

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