Reflection on the year’s blessings and most important moments
Tag: marriage
The question
I entered The Pinto, a trendy vintage coffee shop/eatery in downtown Batesville, and ordered my favorite caffeinated beverage—café breve—while waiting to… Read more The question
Treat yo’self
Bethany, I gotta hand it to you this year. I’m really proud of you for following through on the decision… Read more Treat yo’self
The best and worst of 2015
The truth is I’ve never read The Tale of Two Cities. After spending 20 minutes scouring SparkNotes—yep, SparkNotes (the shame… Read more The best and worst of 2015
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
The skinny clothes I kept
I gained 60 pounds when I was pregnant. I was pretty sure I’d never lose it all, and certain that… Read more The skinny clothes I kept
2013 gift list
Before I move on, I want to look back—not to dwell on the past or listen to Sirens, as I… Read more 2013 gift list
Channeling Ginger Rogers
I’ve read the Christmas story in the book of Matthew at least a dozen times—too many times, maybe. I mumble… Read more Channeling Ginger Rogers
Choosing not to
When my friend Bruce invited me to his concert next weekend, I was stoked—and then immediately felt totally bummed. His… Read more Choosing not to