For me, this is the most wonderful time of the year. I love the quiet that descends after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, and I really love the start of a new year. While we never have… Read More ›
Month: December 2016
Positively Painful
I usually can be found with a smile on my face, yet I would describe myself as a pessimistic optimist or an optimistic pessimist. I have hidden a lot of tears and pain behind that big smile of mine, and… Read More ›
When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Full disclosure: Christmas is not my favorite holiday. At all. Despite my efforts to make it as low-key, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible, I still end up wishing it were over before it even begins. This year was no exception…. Read More ›
The Win
Nobody loses better than my younger daughter’s basketball team. Nobody. Last season, they lost every game. Every. Single. Game. Their losses often were handed to them in the form of routinely being outscored by twenty or more points week in… Read More ›
A New Legacy
As a parent, I have had the joy and privilege of watching my two daughters reach numerous milestones over the years. First smile. First steps. First day of school. My oldest daughter was the trailblazer for each of these firsts, but make… Read More ›
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