Fifteen years ago, my mom’s best friend, Lyn, died of cancer. She had battled it a long time, as it spread through her body, starting as just a back ache that ended up being more. My mom went with her on a cruise after the diagnosis to laugh and...
We live in a world where we’re constantly shown the worst-case scenario. Every headline, every crime documentary, every “what if” tragedy that gets amplified through social media. And even though we know statistically that the world is safer now...
Books to Blogs #5 This week, two questions from 3001 Questions All About Me. Here is number 1146. “Do I consume a lot of media? Should I go on a media-intake diet?” The answers? Yes, and… maybe. Media is everywhere. It fills our...
I was very fortunate to go to college in the same town where my grandparents lived. I was two hours away from home. However, I had my safety net and my two favorite people about eight miles away. It was the perfect scenario. I had my independence...
My 18 year old, Chloe, is back from a week at camp. After what happened to all those daughters in Texas, I feel gratitude, and also the lingering weight. Every day, with each new headline, I cling tighter to my children. I picture their faces, and...
Have you ever craved something random like raw cabbage? Or found yourself deep in a crunchy food era and wondering what it means? Lately, I’ve been obsessed with making the same raw salad on repeat. It’s super simple white and purple cabbage...
Books to Blogs #4 This week’s question comes from the book 3000 Unique Questions About Me: “What’s one useless general fact or nugget of trivia you know?” Well, I’ve got a whole drawer full. But the first one that popped into my head—probably...
The idea for today’s newsletter comes from a good friend of mine, as I am not and have never been a pet owner. However, I have been well informed that for those of you who do own pets of any kind, there are many clutter issues that travel along with...
I will be the first to admit that I’m addicted to social media. I know it is bad for me. I’ve almost given it up (or tried) numerous times, but then I discover an account that speaks to me, entertains me, and perhaps, even makes my life better...
A couple of months ago, police lights flashed behind me early one morning, and I was so confused as to what was going on that I was positive they must be pulling over someone in front of me. The confusion grew greater when, as I pulled to the side...