Marriage can feel hard. In the beginning, it isn’t. My opinion is that it shouldn’t be. It should be mostly rainbows and loving gazes and...
Once upon a time, I knew a cute boy in high school. He was quiet, serious, smart, and handsome. Three years later (he’d argue...
Confession time: I’ve never dyed my hair. Never highlighted it, frosted it, or anything else. I’d like you to believe that this is because...
The choice to serve wouldn’t be easy or taken lightly. Time would be given and careful considerations taken. Pros and cons would be listed,...
My ideal outfit is one that I can sleep in. Some people like to rock athleisure wear so that at any given moment, they...
I’ve been a military spouse now for more than a decade. No, I’m not a good military spouse as far as participation within our squadrons...
As a 10-year-old kid, my heart's desire was to marry Jareth, The Goblin King, from the Labyrinth. Obviously, I was a true romantic even...
Carrie Underwood came under criticism in 2018 for remarks she made during an interview with Redbook. When asked if she wanted a large family,...
When I was growing up, I had a bit of an attitude. I was assertive (insert stubborn) and knew what I wanted (still do)....
Lawton, Oklahoma, is where you wanted to spend your first anniversary, right? Me too. I had traveled to visit my husband who had just...
  I recently read Chip and Joanna Gaines' The Magnolia Story.  I loved the book. I love every story that births something from the bare...
Last week our cat passed away suddenly from congestive heart failure. Her loss was the icing on the cake of what has been...

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March 2026 The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...