I've been doing these exercises and last night I realized things sure aren't the way they used to be. Now, some people can see that simple statement as a negative. Someone will always see the negative in things. Quite frankly,... Continue Reading →
It's been almost two years since my husband and I said enough is enough and laid all our cards on the table. Before that, life was pretty miserable for nearly two years. We fought all the time. We tried to... Continue Reading →
Today is Labor Day so I wanted to talk about what the labor movement meant and why this is a National Holiday. Instead, there is something else that I want to say. I learned that the labor movement in the United States... Continue Reading →
I stood outside in what felt like 100° weather playing softball yesterday. I don't do well in the sun. I'm usually covered to ensure I don't feel like I have my skin on a hot burner. But, yesterday I braved... Continue Reading →
With the whole baby proofing in our home came a lot of hours of training on how to be a parent. This included First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. We cover adults and children, but what we don't cover... Continue Reading →
Good morning Moms, It is Mother's Day today and I wanted to give you encouragement. You have the world's toughest job. You work at every stroke of the clock. Sometimes without gratitude. Sometimes you're haggard and not put together.... Continue Reading →
A year and a half ago a journey was started after what felt like losing everything I was. I stepped into an office that housed people who did social services not knowing what I was getting myself into. I was... Continue Reading →
I was gently reminded this weekend that I have to be kinder to myself (thank you). So, in an effort to do that figure I get a little down and dirty in figuring out who exactly I am. I need... Continue Reading →
Dear Present, I've been sitting here these last few days trying to gain some footing. The world seems to have been swiped from me, like it often does when things feel so right. I followed my heart and my heart... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 