They said the time swoops in a mad dash. I didn't believe them. I was mired in the muck of motherhood. Diaper pails, baby wails, parenting flails. The milestones were a flurry of excitement in the early days. There were simple yet stunning achievements, and we cooed at every … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Bird!
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Be Inspiring
Maybe it's time we stop sharing inspiring quotes and actually do something inspiring. I posted this statement to Facebook and Twitter the other day when my stream was exploding with inspirational quotes and memes. I do love a good quote. I have journals from high school … [Read more...] about Be Inspiring
Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet
This month shall forever be known as Blogust. Do you remember when I was part of the team of bloggers who participated in the inaugural Blogust in 2012? Being a Shot@Life Champion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It's afforded me countless … [Read more...] about Blogust: Celebrating Firsts, Even When They Are Bittersweet
A Christmas Rant
All this Christmas stress is self-imposed. Are people really having heart palpitations about decorating and shopping? I mean, really, just say those things aloud to realize how ridiculous that is. We all just need to chill the f*#% out. Stop and breathe, people. It defeats the … [Read more...] about A Christmas Rant
Giving Tuesday Boys – Wordless Wednesday
It’s not called Thanksgetting.
Consumerism is killing us. Thanksgiving is not about shopping. It's not even the kick off to the holiday shopping season because we all know that starts in August now. You see Santa ornaments displayed alongside back-to-school pencil cases these days. It's all rather obscene. … [Read more...] about It’s not called Thanksgetting.
A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day
A mere THANK YOU isn't enough. It's so glaringly, painfully inadequate. But it's all I have. Thank you, veterans and all those who serve our country. You represent all that is brave, good, selfless, and strong in our world. … [Read more...] about A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day