Hello fall! I've not missed you. The only thing I like about fall is the pretty color the leaves change before they fall to the ground, becoming a nuisance that I have to rake up. I don't know why I dislike cold weather so much, there are people that adore it. It's their happy place [...]
November 4, 2018, I lost my dad in a tragic motorcycle accident. When I called around trying to get answers, the guilt started peeking through my windows of panic. I was in a state of disbelief when my mom confirmed the news, that I could tell, she couldn't fully process herself. He just went for [...]
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the term VSCO girl, whether you have children or not. If you have children that are between the ages of 9-15, then your house either contains a VSCO girl, or contains a child that despises them. Their signature "sksksk" and "and I oop" are [...]
I'm so old. I'm so very old to even consider starting school again. By the time I finish, I'll be nearly 40, and by the time I can independently practice I will be 40. Can I even begin to start a new career in mid-life? Umm...yeah! The answer is a resounding yes. It was me [...]
No one prepares you for grief. You could know it's coming and ready yourself for the impact, but until it is felt, you have no idea how ill equipped you are to handle it. Grief slaps you in the face leaving you stunned and then rears back and tackles you with the force of an [...]
I've been on this earth for a while. I won't tell you how long a while is, but it's a lot longer than most people gather to guess when looking at my child like features. You can thank genetics for that one. While on this earth, there are a few things I've learned, one of [...]
Dads, this post is for you. Not because I'm picking on dads, but because the common theme among my mom friends and the mom groups I belong to is that dads are relying heavily on moms to do the brunt of the parenting and housekeeping, whether they work outside of the home or not. This [...]
