Words Matter
I have a profound love for words. So many of my favorite things in life have words at their center: reading, writing, conversations,...
My Junior High Self
Junior high was awful. It doesn’t feel like there is any way to ease into the topic, other than to just put it out there. Junior high...
Blind Spots
My husband and I recently saw a movie that we could not stop raving about. Then my parents saw it, and they definitely did not rave...
The Case for Conflict
It became evident very early in our marriage that my husband and I have completely different orientations toward conflict. I hate...
So Many Ways
I have a nice little morning routine on the days that I work. I like to leave my house about an hour and a half before I see my first...
What a Shame
This morning I made a mistake. It’s not a colossal mistake, but it caused someone some extra time and certainly inconvenienced them. ...
Rest Well
My middle child doesn’t fall to sleep. She crash lands. She is one of those children who seems to have an on/off switch. She is either...
Expectations
This year I decided to do extensive holiday baking and deliver plates of cookies to friends and neighbors. I love baking, my kids love...
Mental Health Thermometers
I love to read. If I have unexpected free time, you can bet the farm that you will find me reading. I listen to podcasts about books...
Thanks Giving
Last night my husband was doing some repairs on our van, and sometime after midnight he discovered that he didn't have the part he needs....
