ArchiveFebruary 2024

Order Amongst the Chaos

I talk a lot about books. They are one of my favorite things. I will deprive myself and/or my family of a lot of things, but never books. I remember vividly being in a bookstore when my husband and I were first married and in our mid-20s. There was...

What Makes A Champion

She had been having a hard time for days; Frustrated face, tears constantly threatening to brim her eyes. After several times of her answering “Nothing’s wrong! I’m just having a bad day for some reason,” I made a plan with her to take her ball and...

Mom Shaming

In the world of social media, especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it’s not uncommon to come across numerous mom groups where parenting experiences are shared. However, amidst the camaraderie, there’s a growing trend of...

You’re Gonna Go Far

Last year my daughter left home to finish her last two years of high school in a STEM academy at a university two hours away from us. I thought leaving her there for the first time would be the hardest thing I ever had to do. It was certainly tough...

Stop Fighting the Girbil

I often envy the parenting style of the 80’s and 90’s. Helicoptering was never a thing I intended, and yet, sometimes, I feel like here I am. I’m not sure how I got to the point of thinking I had to micromanage all of my teenager’s plans...

Pisces Season Horoscopes!

Aquarius season brought about a lot of necessary change, but the upcoming Pisces season aims to provide you with a pause. The Sun transitions into Pisces on February 18th, emphasizing recuperation and reprieve. Take a step back from the dynamic of...

Comfort Food

I’m from the south. Kentucky to be exact. I grew up on country cooking or as it is called nowadays, comfort food. I love it, honestly, I do. One bite of some creamed potatoes or a big pot of beef vegetable soup immediately takes me back to my...

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