Does this Roller Coaster ever stop?
"The ups and downs are usually not that bad, but it's the damn twists and turns that get me every single time." – J. Hasamear
After spending my entire life living in some suburb of St. Louis, I fully admit to being a city girl. While I don’t necessarily love the hustle and bustle of big cities and the continuous traffic and mayhem that comes with living near a city, I do believe that I would find the constant quiet... Continue Reading →
Over the last five years, I have written and rewritten the letter/email that I would send to my stepson if I could. I do wish there was a way to send letters, emails, texts or even make phone calls to heaven. But it's hard to believe that five years have passed since my stepson died on June 14,... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, that is what I wanted to believe – that worrying was only for adults. This was quite an ironic idea for me since I have been a natural worry wart my entire life. But when you’re younger, your worries are a bit naive as they should be because you are young... Continue Reading →
At 23, I met the man who would later become my husband. But when I met him, he already had a ready-made family that came with him like a package deal. For some, that may have scared them away. For others, it may have made them want to nestle in and want to take command... Continue Reading →
Now for a change, a light-hearted post... With all of the Throw Back Thursday posts bringing back memories, I decided to take a trip down memory lane in two directions. When I was a reporter at the Belleville News-Democrat, I served as a member of the young adults committee to find new ways to engage younger... Continue Reading →
Inspiration comes in all forms – from the phenomenal feat that leaves you awestruck to the small act of kindness that could still leave you wanting to change the world in your own way. Throughout my life, I have encountered many kinds of people, not solely due to being a journalist and marketing person.... Continue Reading →
Does this Roller Coaster ever stop? 