I’m always amazed when single friends ask me for dating advice. They think that since I’m married, I must be in ‘the know.’ I’m privy to information that they need to find that perfect someone. Although I’m honored to be…
Joe always jokes that I’m a homing pigeon. I like to stay within 5-10 miles of my home-base and not travel too far out of my comfort zone. Chalk it up to the fear of flying, my need for regularity,…
At 3:33 am, our dog Maya decided that she needed to make her presence known. She has an occasional nightly bark fest and although we never figure out quite why, she is determined. It normally starts with a bocking chicken…
Five and a half years ago when we got Maya, our beloved canine, my mind went wandering. I envisioned that she and I would be outside every day running side-by-side. She would be my companion, my cheerleader and when I…
Watching the Superbowl last night and seeing the lights go out in the stadium made me chuckle. It seemed to be the perfect culmination and metaphor for what has been going on with me for the past few weeks. Anyone…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybeke7_d1zE Things are busy. Lately, I’ve split my time between my jobs, the pending move, my family and friends, my running schedule, my social life, souping, our youth group, and with the time I’ve got left- my writing. The days…
There is a running joke that for as much as I’ve been through in my life- the good, the bad and the ugly that my actual age must be 80. Although this might explain why I get along so well…
I love sharing heartwarming stories and all the wonderful blessings of my life, but it is equally important to share stories that paint my life (or the way that I interact with it) as less than perfect. I know it…
The New Year is here and if you are anything like me, you’ve enjoyed your holiday to the max and now your pants are fitting a little tighter and your wallet has some extra space. What better time than now…
Around this time each year, I go into “reflection mode.” During this process, I ask some questions in order to evaluate where I’ve been in the past 365 days and where I want to go. This process shapes my resolutions…