As I look toward the future, I wonder what lies ahead. Will I ever find what I am truly looking for? Will my husband find what he's been looking for after a very long time and figure out what makes him happy again? What does the road ahead look like? More bumps and potholes, or... Continue Reading →
The Journey of a Lifetime Starts with a Single Step
When someone starts the journey to try to figure out what happened to the person who once looked back at them in the mirror, they don't always know what they’ll find along the way. As January 2017 approached, I knew I needed to do something to change who I was becoming inside and out. I... Continue Reading →
Who you’d be today…
Earlier this month, I saw a post on Facebook about one of my stepson’s gymnastics friends who had gotten married to adorable young lady in California. Of course, I wish him and his beautiful bride nothing but a long happy life together. At the same time, as l looked at the pictures of their happy life... Continue Reading →
Rah! Rah! Go… The College Experience from the Commercials Isn’t Always the Real Thing.
Every now and then, I am disheartened to see people who graduated with me in college still loyal and enthusiastic about our Alma Mater. When I look back on my college experience, I came away with great memories of finding my way after one tumultuous freshmen year of basically being a wallflower, working behind the... Continue Reading →
And They Lived Happily Ever After…
A funny thing about Happy Endings is we don’t usually achieve them without coming across a few bumps, bruises and even gashes along the paths we travel to reach them. But no true hero ever achieved a major accomplishment or success without having to put a little blood, sweat and tears in along the way.... Continue Reading →
The Five Types of People I Hope My Children Never Become
Throughout my life, I have had both the pleasure and displeasure of meeting all different kinds of people. And in doing so, I have figured out the type of person I hope to be, the types of people I want to associate with and even the people I try to stay (far, far) away from for my own good. Then when... Continue Reading →