I’m a firm believer that the people closest to us should receive the best of us. And because you’re an amazing human, I’m sure you agree. But full candor, why is that concept so much easier in theory rather than...
My husband and I dated for 4 ½ years before we walked down the aisle. So basically, we thought we had each other pretty well figured out. And this marriage thing? We’d obviously have it down pat. Then, one rainy...
Racing season is upon us! And whether you’re a runner who’s looking forward to their next 5k, 10k, ½ or 26.2 (WTG you!) OR you are just racing around to stay in step with your life, have we got a...
At some point in your life you will experience some kind of emotional or physical pain. In those dark moments we all have a tendency to allow fear and pain to make our lives seem small and insignificant. And that's...
(Click here for part 1) We lie to each other all the time. We don’t mean to. We don’t mean any harm by it. And yet, if we’re going to have authentic relationships, get healing from our pain and...
Some of us have a much higher pain tolerance than others. Meg’s pain tolerance is off the charts compared to mine. EXCEPT for when she chops jalapenos and declares that her, “fingerprints are going to burn off.” No one enjoys...
3 weeks ago I bought a rutabaga and it caused a small uprising in the grocery store. There were befuddled side-glances from my fellow shoppers and a, “I wondered who actually ate those things,” from the stock boy. Upon entering...
Fewer things connect me with the promise of new beginnings like getting a good whiff of freshly sharpened pencils. Ahh, the school supply aisle. I don’t know what it is, but everytime I walk past, i feel compelled to buy...
Can you hear it? If you crane your neck and lean in really hard you can almost hear Carrie Underwood belting out the Sunday Night Football theme song. That’s right, fall is almost here! And as much as I’m trying...
Style is a funny thing. It doesn’t define you, but it is how you are initially perceived. And if you’ve walked through a difficult time, forget it, it’s usually the first thing to go. Yoga pants, oversized T’s and all...
