Zach is flexing his ever growing desire for a little independence and a whole lot of freedom.  Luckily, he’s doing it in a way that keeps me… Read more “Probably Shouldn’t Do That…”

The story behind Bella… It’s been four years since we last had a dog. Stan and I started our marriage as dog owners.  Not quite two months… Read more “Baby Bella”

Yep, I do.  I totally want some kind of awesome super power.  I want to be a Superhero!!  As most of you know, a sweet friend of mine,… Read more “I Want to be a Superhero”

I had no idea I was a coward until this morning when my mom told me I was.  She asked me to come over and scrub her… Read more “I am a Coward?”

In light of the tragedy that my darling friend has suffered I have been re-examining what is important in life and what is really not.  To me,… Read more “Important Things”

A sweet, dear, old but newly recovered friend of mine from high school is in the midst of a tragedy that I can’t seem to wrap my… Read more “A Circle is Round. It Has No End…”

So, as you know Claire and I are in Florida for Claire’s national dance competition.  As you also know, we flew into Florida right as Tropical Storm… Read more “A Tropical Storm, A Tornado and A Dance Competition”

Well, we’re here! Claire’s dance nationals are finally upon us.  She and I packed up and headed south to Tampa. As I’ve said in previous blogs, I love… Read more “Keep Me Safe”

OK, really and truly I do know that the Tropical Storm lashing Florida right now is named “Debby” but Betty sounds so much better with the word… Read more “Betty’s a Bitch”

 Today is the last day my baby girl will be an elementary schooler.  My heart is heavy and filled with guilt.  You see, I am not there… Read more “The last day”