“There is poetry as soon as we realize that we possess nothing.”~John Cage One month ago today, I wrote my first blog. With every post I have written, I remain surprised and humbled by the responses I have received. For… Read More ›
That’s Another Story
I am a big hearted Kentucky girl who dreams big and who has stories to tell .
Are You Sure Those Are Weeds?!
I begin this post with a confession: I have unintentionally killed every house plant entrusted to my care. While my parents and two older sisters all have homes filled with a variety of lush green plants, my home is littered… Read More ›
Happy Trails
Every time I write a post, I write from my heart about what is on my mind at that given time, which explains the lack of a theme or chronological order for the posts in this blog. I also do… Read More ›
There’s No Rest for the Weary, but There is Plenty of Anxiety to Spare . . .
Today, I awoke feeling anxious and weary, and much like the fog in my picture, these feelings clouded my day.. For me to admit when I am feeling anxious and/or depressed, or any other perceived negative feeling for that matter, can… Read More ›
Off the Campaign Trail
Rest assured that this is NOT a political post, despite its title and the fact that the presidential campaigns are heating up. Politics both intrigue and repulse me, and while I won’t promise to never discuss politics in a future blog,… Read More ›
A Different Kind of Firecracker
With the Fourth of July only two days away, I am preparing not only to celebrate our country’s independence, but I also am remembering the day ten years ago that I discovered I was expecting our second child. From conception… Read More ›
2012, Part II
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it at the beginning.”-Gandhi Hands down, New Year’s Day is my favorite holiday, with my… Read More ›
Sweetness Follows
It never ceases to amaze me how some of the most influential people in my life are the ones who, at first glance, played a seemingly insignificant role in my journey. It does not matter that the amount of time… Read More ›
Home
Two years ago this month, I accepted a contract position at a local day shelter for men who are homeless. This is not a position I was seeking, rather it “found” me and subsequently gave me a “home”. I had… Read More ›
A picture is worth a thousand words . . .
This is one of my favorite pictures of me ever, which is saying a lot, as I do not like having my picture taken actually. I have always been the “funny girl”, never the “pretty girl”, so, I cringe when… Read More ›
That's Another Story 