When you smash a muffin, you’ll get crumbs. When you cook oatmeal, you’ll get mush. When you squeeze a lemon, you’ll get sour. We’ve all heard it said… When life gives you lemons make lemonade. But what if life gives you cancer? How do you make lemonade with that? If life squeezed you, what would […]
If I could go back and tell my twenty year old self a few things this is what they’d be. What would you tell yourself? See if this list of ten life hacks would match any of your own. 10 Life Hacks for the Long-haul: 1. Tomorrow you can start over. Each day is a […]
The year was 1942. He was 20 years old. A time for fun. A time to date girls. A time for preparing to venture out into the world and make your mark. Instead of doing any of those things my father-in-law, Wallace I. Williams enlisted in the Air Force to defend our country in World […]
I never imagined that through this time of #quarantine that I would have made such a huge change in my life. I’m not a big fan of change, are you? And the things that have stayed the same during this pandemic has brought me comfort. So, I never thought I’d make another change by choice…but […]
I have been living in my UGG boots. They’re warm, they’re cozy, and I feel secure in them. That’s what we need right how through this COVID-19 pandemic, warm, cozy, and secure, don’t you agree? While I’ve made my little stops at the grocery store and gas station and takeout food pickups, I’ve noticed something…people […]
I’m feeling the lull between Christmas and New Year’s, are you? There’s such a big build-up to Christmas and once the festivities have all settled, and family goes back to their homes, it all can seem a bit too quiet and lonely. Even writing this is taking all of my energy, but I’m forcing myself. […]
I did the dumbest thing yesterday and made life much harder for myself. Have you ever done this? It can be so frustrating when I get in my own way, you’d think I would know better. And really, I should. Here’s my “dumb story” from yesterday… I was asked to guest blog about my book, […]
With permission today’s post is written by my beautiful cousin, Grace Alfredson. These are her elegant words: Today is suicide awareness day. Nine years ago today, that meant nothing to me but for the last nine years it has meant many different things. In 2011 it meant shame, in 2012 it meant guilt, in 2014 […]
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing from a beautiful 16 year old young lady, Abbi Martin, who is currently on a debate team. As we talked she shared with me about an upcoming debate she would be having. When I asked her about her debate, and with a little prompting from me, […]
Much of what you’ll read in this post will not seem possible. You will stop and say “Nah, no way that happened.” Right out of the gate I’m telling you it’s all true, every single bit. And I totally get it, because I’d be like, “No way, I’m not buying this.” So, you can believe […]
