Tag: life lessons
A Letter to My Best Friend from Before
Before I had children. Before I was married. Before I moved away to follow my soldier across the country. Before all of that, there...
A Sci-fi Film Reminded Me That In The End, We Want...
Like many people, I enjoy the movie-watching experience. It’s always a pleasant surprise when I watch a movie that far exceeds my expectations. Released...
Never Too Old for Show and Tell: The Magic of Storytelling
Years ago, when I was an elementary school teacher, my kids favorite subject (and mine, too) was Show and Tell.
Do you remember Show...
Set Your Own Pace, and You’re Never Last
Another runner dodged past me. I watched as her ponytail swung back and forth, the space increasing between us with each step. I urged...
The Simple Mealtime Hack That Saved My Sanity
Before I became a mom and experienced it for myself, I thought parents needed to suck it up a little bit if their kid...
Planning Ahead: What To Do After a Loved One’s Death
This was one of the hardest summers of my life. I thought nothing could beat 2020, the year of Covid. I was wrong.
In the...
Saying Goodbye to The Houses that Built Us
We left another house last month.
It was a good one. One of those houses where we felt at home quickly. We left diapers in...
The Art of Reaching Out as a New Spouse
Sometimes during life as a military spouse, one will hear statements like, “You knew what you signed up for when you marry a military service...
When Waiting Feels Painful, Try Simple Routines
The woman in the front office handed me a copy of the imaging request the doctor had just filled out. She said to call...
Take the (Cliche, Overdone, Typical) Family Photo
What is THE SPOT to get family photos done where you are currently living?
You know the one. It's the setting where if you are...
Walking In Their Shoes: What Special Needs Parents Wish You Knew
Photos included in this article are from special needs families who sent me their favorite family photo.
When I made the decision to try and...
Remembering To Give Our Friends (and Ourselves) a Little Grace
I’ve turned into an introvert who can play extrovert as I’ve grown older. I don’t believe the pandemic has helped me socially, as we’ve...