Mother’s Day, Every Day

Mother’s Day, Every Day

My girls have been talking about Mother’s Day for weeks: planning, sneaking, scheming, secret-keeping. The littlest girl has decided that every day is Mother’s Day. So, on sunny afternoons she brings me flowers in her outstretched palm declaring...
I Admire Kathy Ireland. Here’s Why.

I Admire Kathy Ireland. Here’s Why.

I didn’t expect to love Kathy Ireland. In fact, when I first looked at the promotional materials for the conference I attended last weekend, I expressed frustration about the way the materials promoted her appearance. She’s amazingly beautiful. Amazingly...
Choices

Choices

This morning when I woke up, I saw these numbers on the clock: 4:44. A number of thoughts scrolled through my mind. I’d love to stay in bed. I’m still tired. Do I really want to get up? And then: It’s Tuesday. I missed my blog post on Sunday. If I...
What We Remember, What We Forget

What We Remember, What We Forget

I’m curious about what people remember and why. I don’t have a fantastic memory of anything before…yesterday. In fact, earlier this week I connected on Facebook with a high school friend. Do you remember… ? Nope, don’t remember that. How...
Alive

Alive

You never know when one of those questions is going to come out of their mouths. Those questions. The ones you’re not sure how to answer. The ones that represent an opportunity for important conversation. The ones that give you a glimpse into their young and...
An Unforgettable Night

An Unforgettable Night

It’s prom season. Over the weekend, my niece attended her first prom. Through the magic of social media, I not only enjoyed the beautiful photos she shared, I also enjoyed her friends’ comments: the compliments, encouragement, inside jokes, and playful...