I never know what direction a conversation with my mother will go. Sometimes it is as simple as chatting about the boys or her wanting me to get another dog to fill the void Presley left. But, then there are times when the conversation goes off the rails. In my head,...

The title of my blog this morning is indicative of a fairy tale. I thought you all would enjoy of little story on this Monday morning. There once was a middle-age woman who suffered from being near-sighted. It plagued her to the point where things, from a distance,...

One of my favorite morning activities is to peruse Pinterest while I enjoy my caffeine. My level of commitment is heightened as I see ideas for recipes or perhaps a DIY project. I get jazzed and start pinning things. But, then I click on the actual recipe, for...

A year ago this month, I opted to clean up my act and take control of my body. A body that had changed so much I hardly recognized it. Sure, I gave birth to two humans plus my weight has had more ups and down than a roller coaster, but those were mere excuses. I could...

Let me start by thanking each and everyone of you that reached out while I am walking through some powerful grief over the loss of my sweet girl, Presley. From my kind blog followers to my tribe of friends, who have been diligent in texting me daily, sending me...

I woke up this morning feeling empty. Yesterday, Presley, our 15 year old Basset, passed away. I had gotten the girls home from where we board them and she seemed a little off. A few hours later, she was obviously in distress, so I made the decision to take her to one...

We went to Bowling Green this weekend to spend a little time with our youngest. I love having our little unit together. I feel whole, connected, and proud of what excellent humans they are, Brian included. We opted to stay the night, so after we dropped Bryce off at...

So, Halloween is tomorrow. No, really, it is. Check the calendar. Oh, right, you are probably confused by all of the people who want to change the date. You know, because it is on a weeknight and their precious children might suffer the next day. Or, because the...

Look, I am going to be completely transparent when I tell you, I am breaking down. Like an aging car, my parts are starting to indicate some wear and tear. For years, I have suffered from lower back pain. Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, many moons ago, I...

So, remember Tuesday where I was inundated with dog and cat vomit? Okay, so I was hoping the day would improve. I mean, for the love of Jesus, I deserved a break. Bodily fluids is one of the reasons I dropped out of nursing school, and also, the small fact, that I...