Seeking Shelter
A small voice broke the silence from the backseat. “Mommy? Is f%@k a bad word? Joshua said it was. Then he told […]
Category: Growth
Holy Chicken Nuggets
I celebrated my 44th birthday a few weeks ago. I’m not a huge fan of being the center of attention any of […]
There’s Still Room
When my kids were in elementary school, my biggest fear was that they would grow up. I know. This sounds completely reasonable […]
What if? Finding Peace in Disappointment.
I’m afraid to open my email. It’s not a fear I used to have. Just like most things at this point, I […]
Small Victories and Dog Grooming
Notice anything different? Well, you shouldn’t. And that’s a good thing! I successfully (BY MYSELF) moved this website to a new hosting […]
A Few Lessons I’ve Learned This Fall
I’m taking inspiration from one of my favorite authors, Emily P. Freeman. Her blog is a breath of fresh air and I […]
Needing Some Peace? He’s Got You Covered.
Here in Northern Colorado, wildfires are burning uncontrollably. Dry air, no rain, and just plain bad luck have left us with hazy […]
Teaching Pandemic Style: What Teachers Want You to Know
Maybe you’ve noticed, but there are big emotions floating around out there. Decisions being made by school districts across the nation are […]
Coffee, Kenny Loggins, and Unexpected Changes
Change is not something that I welcome, or even handle very well. Yet here we are, surrounded by changing times and changing […]
A Few Thoughts on Marriage
It’s always easy for me to remember how many years we’ve been married. You just take whatever the current year is and […]