Just be…

When you’re in school and trying to fit in…know this: Be the funny kid. Be the weird kid. Be the artsy kid. Be the athletic kid. Be the science kid. Be the shy kid. Be the outgoing kid. Be the smart kid. Be the kind kid. Be the kid with the wild hair. Be...

Gross.

“Why do gross grownups ruin it for everyone?!!” (Sigh) My son was asking that in a very loud 7-year-old voice all weekend. All he wanted to do was play a game on my phone that he had been BEGGING to play all summer. Saturday I finally caved. I downloaded...

Who stood with us?

Early this morning, my phone was blowing up. Text after text from various friends. “The abductor was probably at the vigil. Our vigil.” That’s the kind of text that makes you jump out of your chair. And that’s exactly what I did. Various news...

Signs.

I believe in God…so I pray to Him often. I believe in the angels and saints…so I pray to them often. I believe that our loved ones who have passed away watch over us…so I pray to them often as well. About four years ago, my husband and I tried for...

TRIBE.

My tribe. You often hear those two words when women are describing their friends. I have always liked the description because it means we are surrounded by women who will fight for us…be our advocate…be loyal no matter what. Our ride-or-die kind of...