I walk into the room, and their faces are lit up. I’d like to say they’re lit out of the sheer joy of my presence, but that would be a lie. Because when I walk into the room, nine times out of ten they don’t even know I’m there. No, their faces are lit by the tiny screens nestled in… View Post
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’ve found that my wardrobe choices are turning towards lots of pinks and reds. I just can’t help but get festive and embrace my feminine side! But that does not mean that I’m rocking little red dresses daily. So today I’m sharing my top pink and red finds that will take you from everyday… View Post
It’s been nearly two years since I last heard my father-in-law’s voice. Before lung cancer stole the best parts of him, we gave him a recordable book full of nursery rhymes and asked him to read it for the grandchild who would grow up without him. Unfortunately, something went wrong and only one page actually recorded. Every once in awhile… View Post
He stands taller than me now, looking down at me with big eyes that swim with hormonal emotion. If anyone ever tells you that boys are easier than girls, I want you to laugh in their face. Boy or girl, a strong-willed child can be exhausting and overwhelming. But strong-willed children also make fantastic leaders, so if we can manage… View Post
I can handle the cold during the holidays – White Christmas and all that business, but come January 1st, I’m OVER IT. I know, I know, its the California girl in me – but living in the Midwest, we sometimes have the pleasure of the cold lasting in to late April or early May. Not a fan. And yet, I… View Post
This time of year, I seek opportunities to help, to do something good, to find a way to relieve the stress, the pressure I see people feeling. Sometimes that’s helping a family, sometimes it is joining in an effort like the one created by my friends Scott and Alison over on UnMarketing – it’s an ‘UnSecret Santa’ which allows you… View Post
