Doing motherhood like a dude

My closest friends may snort laugh in agreement when I admit that I’m a bit of a dude. I’m not… Read more Doing motherhood like a dude

Quantifiable

Quantifiable      Love is certainly not girl’s best friend, glitter pawned for tears post-divorce. It is not awkward silence holding its… Read more Quantifiable

Merging

I’m pretty sure I’ve never cried so much in my life. Since having my daughter in November, my perspective has… Read more Merging

First

First time I had sex, I was raped. First marriage failed. First gymnastics meet, I dislocated my elbow. First job… Read more First

Better

It’s a good thing we live in the middle of absolutely nowhere, wild-looking woods surrounding our home; otherwise, I might… Read more Better

For all of it

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. This year, we’ll celebrate it a little differently since we’ll be caring for a brand… Read more For all of it

Let me love you.

I’ve never been spiritually motivated by the idea of being good, doing the right thing, or proving how holy I… Read more Let me love you.

If it’s good enough for Hank Hill, it’s good enough for me.

King of the Hill didn’t change my life, but I will admit that last night when James and I joined… Read more If it’s good enough for Hank Hill, it’s good enough for me.

Looking up

I sat quietly, sipping coffee and staring into my cup, listening to stories of my friends I easily related to… Read more Looking up

Gifts

It’s the night before Christmas. It really doesn’t feel like it to me, primarily because my head is so congested… Read more Gifts