Books are one of my favorite things in the world. I’m finishing up #37 of the year right now, and I’ve listed my Top 10 below in no particular order. (Well, okay, if I’m honest the last one on the list might be my favorite.) Maybe you can find some to add to your 2022…… Continue reading My Top 10 Books of 2021
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Lightbulb Moments
I didn’t know it at the time, but the day I met Jolene Philo in 2011 was the beginning of a long writing journey that ultimately led to a contract with a literary agent and most recently a contract with a publishing house for my first book. Jolene and I meet at Panera to eat…… Continue reading Lightbulb Moments
These Feet Will Walk Away – A Mama’s Mini Memoir
His feet are adorable. I sit here beside my sleeping teenager who is slowly coming out of anesthesia. With an IV in his hand, warm blankets on his lap and cute one-size-fits-all footies on his size 12 feet, I can’t stop looking at him. He just had a procedure that will hopefully give us answers…… Continue reading These Feet Will Walk Away – A Mama’s Mini Memoir
Parenting Through Breast Cancer Wildfire Magazine
The digital copy of the parenting through breast cancer issue of Wildfire Magazine releases tomorrow! I had the opportunity to write about walking through breast cancer with teen boys for this issue. Carter and Owen were in 8th and 7th grade when I was diagnosed, and were suddenly put in a very tough place where…… Continue reading Parenting Through Breast Cancer Wildfire Magazine
Backpacking Isn’t All Fun, Sometimes You Want to Cut Off Your Feet
Life is hitting me pretty hard these days, so I’ve kind of been MIA. But today I need to share one quick little story from my family’s backpacking trip this summer. And I’m going to break my own rule of NEVER posting a first draft. (I’ll probably regret it tomorrow.) I’m giving you an unedited…… Continue reading Backpacking Isn’t All Fun, Sometimes You Want to Cut Off Your Feet