Girl, you got this!

Girl, you got this!

Last weekend I did something very out of my comfort zone. I spent four days at a country music festival. It was not something I would have chosen yet I did it anyway. My good friend was getting married on stage Saturday night. She is dear to my heart, so much I made...
The complicated art of forgiving yourself

The complicated art of forgiving yourself

I have no problem owning up to something I have done – a mistake I’ve made. I may not like it, yet I know if I did something wrong, I would own it. I will do my best to make it right, and I will ask for forgiveness. I will admit it’s not something I really want to do...
What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

On an airplane, you are told to put your oxygen mask on before assisting others. This makes sense; if you can’t breathe, you can’t help others. This analogy couldn’t be more accurate for life; however, we forget this crucial instruction. In our everyday life, we...
There is nothing like good drama

There is nothing like good drama

Drama is something you can engross yourself in for a couple of hours. You either watch it all at once or spread it out over weeks – if it is a series. I am someone who can’t do ongoing dramas; they keep me up at night, they sneak into my head and creep into my dreams....
Raising teens (and tweens) is not for the faint of heart

Raising teens (and tweens) is not for the faint of heart

Do you ever lock the car, start walking away and think, “I could keep walking”? Do you pass by your house and keep driving? I remember hearing stories about moms leaving their kids; I used to think, “How could a mom leave their kids?” I know that answer now. Sometimes...