My Blog

This is my life. I love a good discussion and welcome any comments that lead to open-minded and authentic communication. I will not tolerate hate in any form.
I hope that you find encouragement, a laugh, a new perspective, or maybe simply an “I am not alone” in these posts.

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...

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...

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...

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...

December 27, 2019

Light Does Not Always Win

I recently went to a Christmas service at my church. It was such an amazing service, and they ended with a lighting of candles and singing Silent Night. The pastor then began to talk about the properties of light. That it brings comfort and warmth. That it can provide a feeling of safety. That it can be a source of power. And he closed by saying that when confronted with...

September 10, 2019

Alone is not Lonely

I have lately been discovering the difference between being alone, and being lonely. It seems that as a culture we more and more pride ourselves on how much we can cram into one day. ESPECIALLY if we are parents. Not only are we not ok being alone, we are teaching our children that they must be constantly doing something with someone. Well...as life would have it...I am alone. Not what...