Whew, Storyworth. I just figured out Mother's Day, and now I need to give my 20-year-old self advice. Well, let's buckle up and do just that! Do NOT pick a guy over friends.Always put your needs before the needs of anyone else.Do NOT stay with a guy if he does not treat you the way … Continue reading What advice would you give your 20 year old self? →

Once again I created my own Storyworth prompt. This week in honor of Mother's Day. A holiday that I have dreaded ever since my mom died unexpectedly the Wednesday after Mother's Day in 2015. I wrote about the build up and how I have dealt with this anniversary in a post last year. This year … Continue reading How a dog changed Mother’s Day for me →

I am creating my own Storyworth prompt this week... I clearly need help following rules. Sigh. I have lived in some version of our home since 1996, and those who know me, know I love to garden. So imagine my surprise when I found poison ivy growing in my FLOWER BEDS. Literally like I had … Continue reading Most embarrassing doctor visit →

This week's Storyworth prompt: Secrets to a happy relationship. I feel like I answered a lot of this with my Marry Someone Who... prompt. But in light of the Will Smith Oscars event, I thought about times my husband has supported me in a way that respects me as an individual. There were so many … Continue reading Secrets to a happy relationship →

Wow, this week’s Storyworth prompt brought back a lot of GOOD memories from middle school, and that my friends is a BIG deal. Like most people, I do not have a lot of fond memories from the middle school years. But Miss Harvin, she was most definitely one of them!I went to a new middle … Continue reading Favorite middle school teacher →

UPDATE: Banjo showed up last night with Fireball on the front porch. Gone for 4 days! He ate almost an entire can of salmon and is happily purring in his special spot on my girl's bed. I guess his job is not done yet.-----------------I made my own Storyworth prompt this week to honor sweet Banjo. … Continue reading Emotional Support Cat Banjo →

This week's Storyworth prompt was books that have made a difference to you as an adult. Books have been super helpful in different ways throughout my adulthood. Just Mercy inspired me to become a Guardian ad Litem. A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie inspired me to write and publish a book about my … Continue reading Books that have made a difference →

Oh Storyworth, this writing prompt brought back some amazing memories! I have 2 live shows to share. The first is the last concert I attended before COVID. Of course, I had no idea it was going to be my last concert, but man it was a great one. My friend Rob and I love Kacey … Continue reading Musicians most liked seeing live →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was one of the most beautiful places you have been. Maybe because I am really struggling with my teen girl, I immediately thought of our trip to Guatemala. I so wish I could go back to those days when she was in a good headspace and still loved me and wanted … Continue reading One of the most beautiful places →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was asking about my longest project. After thinking for a bit, I realized that had to be graduate school. I definitely followed the metaphor of “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” I started my Master’s program in 1996 and defended my Dissertation in 2004. Whew, that was a long time to … Continue reading Longest Project →