Independence Day afforded me some time to reflect on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness this morning, as I set out to run the trails. Much like a pilot has a pre-flight checklist, I have a pre-run checklist… Read More ›
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The Year’s Not Over Yet
Years ago, when my oldest daughter started preschool, I traded in my traditional January-December calendar for one that ran July-June. This new calendar allowed me to better manage her new school schedule and extracurricular activities. Even now, I still purchase… Read More ›
The Girls of Summer
When I was a little girl, as soon as the school year ended, summer was there to greet me with its seasonal offerings. Lightning bugs. Softball games. Sleepovers with my best friends. Staying up late. Sleeping in even later. Our… Read More ›
Commence: Advice for Graduates
This weekend, my oldest daughter will join the ranks of high school graduates and become an alumna of my alma mater. It’s another significant event in her life, and it is one that warrants some words of wisdom, of which… Read More ›
Punta Mom
In preparation for a recent trip to Punta Cana for my oldest daughter’s final high school spring break, I was, what my daughter now refers to as, Kentucky Mom. So, who is Kentucky Mom? She is the mom who holds it… Read More ›
Because I’m Happy
I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with my friend, Allison, whom I refer to as a real writer. She is a published and paid writer, hence, she has more than earned the moniker of real writer. After not writing for over… Read More ›
All Is Well
Words carry a great deal of weight. They are powerful beyond measure, whether they are directed at another person or at ourselves. Sometimes, words take on even greater meaning and importance because of who is behind them and when they are shared. Recently, I… Read More ›
