For Years I Was “Right.” I Recommend Kind.
Bombardment is the word which comes to mind when I scroll through my various social media worlds. In my desire to connect with my tribe, look through pretty photos, or […]
Don’t Give Me That Crap About Other Women…
It started when I was in elementary school–the competition, the betrayal. In the only world I knew until much later, men held all the power and had the only voices […]
Make Yourself as Big As Possible
As I went from room to room this morning gathering my keys, wallet, and water bottle before heading out to my first yoga class ever, I told my husband, “I […]
Sulphur Springs Trail: Take One
My Monday solo hike of the Sulphur Springs Trail at Paris Mountain State Park was my pacing hike. Sulphur Springs Trail is rated strenuous and makes a good stamina-building hike within […]
There May Be Tears: A Beginner Backpacker Begins
I hiked alone for the first time yesterday. As part of my make-it-up-as-I-go-along-with-some-help-from-more-experienced-folks training regimen for my first backpacking trip in June, I’m hitting trails at least twice a week. Before […]
Failed Adoption
Two sisters. Two different homes. Two different last names. Not what was expected. Not what was wanted. Not what was hoped. Celebration tinged with mourning. Joy scented with sorrow. Four became three. Her […]
The Silence is Broken
This space has held only silence for nearly six months. I cannot count the times I’ve been online and tempted to open a new tab, put fingers to keyboard, and […]
Good Living: A Matter of Focus and Perspective
A few weeks ago, I was talking with someone who struggles with distorting reality according to her feelings about a particular situation or person at any given time. When something […]
Home Is Where the Meanies Aren’t
Middle school is brutal. My girls frequently come home bearing tales of the latest classroom or bus drama fueled by gossip, hurt feelings, and poor coping skills. Last week was […]
Waking Up to Joy
The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button. — Brené Brown My latest wake-up call was brought to me by my almost 13-year-old nephew […]
Parrot & Ox 