I like to sit down on the last day of the year, not necessarily to make any goofy resolutions, but to remind myself of things……what I have to be grateful for, what I’ve learned so I don’t repeat mistakes, and what I want to accomplish in the new year to make the next one even better. … More The Year of Hello, Goodbye.

If you know me very well, you’ll hear about this eventually & make the connection so I want to share a few words of wisdom that I have learned the hard way about being the daughter of someone who can’t commit. This morning I found out some news that literally took my breath away. A … More Eff this Day.

I actually sat down tonight with my laptop because I have so many things running through my head that I thought it might make me feel better to get it out but as I sit here staring at this blank screen, the only thing I can think about is Sydney and her family. I don’t … More I’m Following Through.

I saw a quote recently that said ‘If you are struggling and your people are watching you struggle, then they’re not your people.’ I save quotes that are meaningful to me, and I saved that quote thinking it would probably prove useful one day. Today I came across it again, and sadly, it fit the … More Reality Slap

On the two year ‘anniversary date’ of a very difficult decision I had to make to cut Larry out of my life, I felt the need to share these thoughts with any of you who may also be struggling with this in any of your relationships.  Sometimes we allow the wrong people to stay in our … More The Struggle Is Real.

Today I am feeling completely overwhelmed with emotions….so many of them I don’t even know where to begin. Pride is the biggest one. After 12 weeks of intense training and no voice contact with my middle son, I got word this morning that he finished the grueling Crucible and earned his EGA and official Marine title … More We have a Marine!!

Blogging…..I have mixed opinions on this, but I have mixed opinions on most things, so I suppose I’ll jump on the bandwagon and give you a little view of those opinions….good, bad, or indifferent. I usually have a lot to say but I don’t say it because I get myself in trouble. I write it instead … More A blog?? Winging it.