“A few years ago, when my dad was still sick and this preacher came to pray with us at the hospital, he thanked God that our family was able to deal with hard situations with joy,” I said. “I remember thinking it was funny that he saw it that way because I’d never thought of … Continue reading Finding the Funny, Even in Funerals
Here’s something about me that you may not know: I believe that life needs a soundtrack. Some people use music to get them in a better mood, or a calmer mood, or to relax. I’m the opposite. I find a song that reflects what I’m feeling at that particular moment. It’s like instead of standing … Continue reading Soundtracks for Life and Musical Horoscopes
If I had to describe my current mood to an innocent bystander, I would call it drunk guy on a roller coaster. I’ve been up and down, back and forth, on many things in recent months. I’m not the kind of person who looks forward to change or thinks a fresh start is anything close … Continue reading Current Mood: Drunk Guy on a Roller Coaster
When the original Sex and the City show came out, I couldn’t watch it. We didn’t have HBO, and it fell into the category of shows that my mom felt like would send me straight to you-know-where if my impressionable teenage mind watched it. So naturally, shortly after I got married, I watched the series … Continue reading The Middle
One day, many years ago, in the most underrated time of life (adolescence) I met my person. There were no fireworks, no instant connection. In fact, it was more of an eye roll and a “I know she’s not interested in the same boy as me” type situation, but that’s how all the best friendships … Continue reading She’s My Person.
Setting Up Stones 