I have a lot of random rules I live by. I acknowledge some of these are wacky AF. Nevertheless, it is how I operate. Near the top of my “Life Rules” list is my policy to never partake in a movie or book where any sort of harm comes to...
“Want to move ahead. But the boss won’t seem to let me. I swear sometimes that man is out to get me, hmmm today’s bustling world, having a balance between work and life has become more crucial than ever.” 9 to 5 sung by Dolly...
News flash: I’m an anxious person. I battle my anxiety daily. This struggle oftentimes keeps me from doing things—things I would probably enjoy. However, there are certain opportunities that present themselves which make me put on my big girl...
As many people have reported, following Covid, I started losing my hair. Add to this a splash of Anemia, to make matters worse. (I can’t just have one kind of fun, after all) I have been battling this for over a year. Once I had spent months on...
Back to School, Back to School to prove to dad I’m not a fool. Sung in the tune of Adam Sandler in Billy Madison. The transition from laid-back summer days to structured school routines can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple...
I’m like my granny in many ways. I’m a little bit crazy. I’m definitely set in my ways. I’m an excellent cook. I have a questionable sense of humor. I love my family and I hoard groceries. My granny practically had a general store in her basement...
The moment my daughter Tessa was first placed on my chest after her birth I cried so much, I can hardly explain it. My husband snapped a picture of me in that moment, and I can still hear my mom saying a pitying, confused, and very Southern...
In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in self-criticism and negativity. We often forget to be kind to ourselves, to treat ourselves with the same compassion and understanding we show to others. I have two...
All it took was one short glance at a moss green velvet couch on my phone screen. Someone in a group I follow for decor inspiration online had just seen it for sale and was asking the group what they all think. That couch, an ultimate object of...
I am self-employed. This is sometimes a good thing. This is sometimes a bad thing. It is more often than not a hard thing. As hard as it can be at times, the one point of gratitude I come back to is the strong, smart and talented women I have had...