There comes a time in life where you must honor your truth. You must value yourself enough to stop doing what is expected. Start being true to yourself. Well, I did just that. I cancelled Easter. Now, friends, before you get all judgy and hostile with me, I will...

The bane of my existence isn't another human being. I know, you are shocked. Trust me, I am too. I never thought an inanimate object would push me to the brink of insanity. It is a watch. Actually, it is a talking watch that belongs to my mother who has impaired...

Yesterday was epitome of the ideal spring day. It was perfection. The sun illuminating the clear, blue sky. I mean, what could be more perfect? While I was out with the Bassets - they must go outside at least 200 times before they are bored - I heard my neighbor's...

One thing I have learned is that writers are secretive. When I was waiting to pitch my book idea, I was seated next to two other ladies on the same mission. We made small talk. We talked about are nerves. And then, I asked the question..."what is your book about?",...

I made a decision several years ago to disconnect from certain relationships. I referred to it as a "spiritual cleanse" but it was really ridding myself of people whose purpose no longer served me. It was the action of being true to me. It was the process of shedding...

Last night I attended a gala that supports our community of Down syndrome individuals and Bailey was my date. He was a really bad date. Doesn't having a date guarantee a dance partner? Yes, I realize it isn't an obligation. After all, I am simply his mother. The one...

I have this unique ability of figuring out solutions for any situation that I might encounter. Call me God's assistant. I figure he is super busy with all the problems of the world, so if I solve my own issues, then he is free to assist in other areas like world...

It was quiet yesterday. No demanding calls from my mother. No inquiries from my youngest on how to construct an email that "doesn't sound angry" but gets the point across. It was heaven. I managed to get in the zone and collaborate with my hosts of characters living...

Yesterday, I had a plan. The plan revolved around upping my word count as I am several thousand from my goal. My self-imposed deadline for getting the completed manuscript sent to the interested literary agents is July. The road to success is paved with good...

Can we agree that many times social media can actually be positive? I mean, take away the opinion pieces like politics or the unicorn posts where everything in Stacey's life - spouse/kids/pets are so "amazing", it can be a pretty nice platform. Oh, wait, I forgot the...