Two years ago, I was a mess. My mom was very sick and I remember the first time I realized she was probably going to die. The loss of hope is a very dark emotion. I got a tattoo that May. I drank probably more than I should’ve. I listened to a lot of sad […]
Ten things to smile about: March 2018
God, mentors, scholars, inspirational speakers, meditation experts and others say the best way to maintain a happy heart is to constantly be grateful for the good things in life. I’ve learned this to be true time and time again. I love taking pictures so at the end of each month, my phone is full of […]
Guilt, grief and gratitude
It’s been a full month bursting with emotion. I think I’ve laughed and cried more in March than I have in a long time. My dad’s been working a lot so I haven’t gotten to see or talk to him hardly at all and when I’m unable to see him, I miss my mom even […]
Quick & Easy Homemade Granola
Granola is one of my favorite items to make from scratch. I’ve never been able to find a granola in the stores I enjoy. Commercial brands are either overly sweet or have too many carbohydrates. Years ago, a friend shared her homemade granola recipe with me, and I’ve tweaked it along the way to create […]
10 Things to Smile About: February 2018
Whew, I’m still a bit shaken up that the calendar says March. February flew by in a flash. I know it’s already March 3, but I’ve still got February on my mind. It was a good month, and I want to celebrate ten things that made me smile. 1). A trip to Tennessee with […]
Don’t let laundry steal your fun
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I have a love-hate relationship with laundry. I don’t mind washing/drying clothes. I don’t even mind folding them because it’s sort of meditative and gives me some alone time with my […]
Grief
Until you experience death up close, you have no idea what it feels like. I watched my mom take her last breath as she lay in a hospital bed fighting for her life. And as horrible as that was, I will forever be grateful I whispered ‘I love you’ a million times and held her […]
What is good is beautiful
I just finished the book Wonder for the second time. The first time I read it was years ago when I was still teaching middle school English. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s a novel about a boy named August. He has a rare genetic disorder that causes a terribly deformed face, as well […]
Fail to plan, plan to fail
If you fail to plan, plan to fail. I can’t remember who first gave me this advice, but it’s held true many times throughout my life. Whether something small like meal planning for the week or something big like a seven-day trip to Disney World, I’ve learned that planning is everything. I’m an adventurous person […]
10 Things to Smile About in January 2018
I love reflecting on a month and thinking of all the positives. It’s easy to dwell on stressors or worries, but that really gets us nowhere. If we really think about it, we all have people, experiences and opportunities to be grateful for. As I look back on the first month of 2018, these ten […]
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