• Living Intentionally. I meant to do that!

    I've been told that I can be kind of closed off or unfeeling, but the truth is, I'm very in touch with my emotions. I feel things much deeper than I allow others to see. In fact, though at times my

  • Almost doesn’t count!

    Most days I make a list of things that I need to get done. Today my list included working on a book trailer for my first children's book, Luca and Billy's Messy Morning. I started the day by

  • I’m Quitting! You Should Too!

    Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a quitter.  I sing in my local church choir, and I pretty much quit twice a month.  Well, in my mind.  Sometimes the high notes get to be too much for this

  • Broken Pieces Still Float!

    This morning I had the honor of attending a Breast Cancer Awareness event in support of a dear friend.  The setting was absolutely beautifully adorned and yet there was a dark awareness lurking.

  • Don’t Park Your Faith!

    Thank you everyone who has ordered your copy of my new book.  It seems like I have been to the post office almost everyday filling orders.  The other day I left the house with a checklist of things

  • Not Guilty! #MeToo

    I try not to write about politics because I want this to be a place of respect.  I try to hear people out, but I have to speak on this today! Sexual Assault.  It's not a political issue.  It's a

  • Shoestring Fries. It’s The Little Things!

    You probably saw this title and thought for sure that I have lost my mind.  Well, I guess I kind of have.  I woke up the other day determined to write, but I had nothing.  No motivation.  No

  • What’s Your Story?

    As far back as I can remember, I have loved to read.  If I could get my hands on something to read, I'd sneak it in every chance I got.  Not much has changed.  Right now I'm in the middle of a

  • Can You Spare A Little Validation?

    A note, text, or call goes a long way.  It says "I'm thinking of you" "You're doing a great job" "My world is better because you are here". Validation - the recognition or affirmation that a person

  • 7 Lessons I Never Wanted To Learn

    I'm such a nerd! Whenever there's an opportunity to take a class, I get so excited.  When I was little,  I would actually cry if I had to miss school.  Can you believe that? Okay, that's probably