The paradox of laying things down
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that changed things significantly, but afterwards, you couldn't remember the details? On...
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Oct 20, 20213 min read
Beauty doesn't have to be "ladylike"
As a child, sometimes I stood out because I was assertive and outspoken, especially with adults. I also cared more about climbing trees...
Oct 1, 20213 min read
The power of yet
At UNC football games between the 3rd and 4th quarters, the opening of AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” sounds over the speakers. Fans rise, holding...
Sep 22, 20216 min read
An unexpected bucket list experience
My peek at Ferrari's Corse Clienti program: one of the world's most exclusive clubs. Heading up Montour Townsend Road, the Watkins Glen...
Sep 8, 20214 min read
Beauty in aging and ... forgetfulness?
My "Hallelujah, the kids are all at school" moment was immediately followed by that sinking feeling in my core. As I saw the quad full of...
Aug 25, 20214 min read
The secret to a lasting marriage
Two plaques adorned the wall to the right of the front entry, indicating national and state historical landmark status. We stepped...
Jun 17, 20213 min read
Shifting gears and making bets
So much of life is about dealing with the cards we are dealt and trying to come up with a strategy to win with what we have – even if the...
May 28, 20213 min read
Closed doors: when putting pen to paper is only the beginning
"All my seven Narnian books began with seeing pictures in my head. 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe' began with a picture of a Faun...
May 13, 20212 min read
A silent way to talk to your kids about anything
I am the textbook definition of an oversharer. I will talk about almost anything with just about anyone. On Friday, I was with a group of...
Apr 18, 20213 min read
Lessons from more than a year of coronavirus captivity
There is a light at the end of this Covid tunnel. Where we live, so many more people have been vaccinated in just the past few weeks. As...
Mar 27, 20214 min read
March Madness
Historically, when discussing March Madness, I have been referencing college hoops ... until now. (And I really don't want to talk about...
Mar 17, 20213 min read
Unwavering within
My goal is to speak truth into the lives of women and girls who don’t yet grasp or perhaps simply waver about how beautiful and worthy...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
What is "The Beautiful List"?
Our girls are growing up with an over-filtered and unrealistic version of reality Moms, remember what it was like to begin wondering how...
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Born to drive
It’s hard, even for someone who loves to talk, to put the past six months into words. But as with everything, I’ll do my best: surreal,...
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Welcome to my website, where it's okay if you stink a little
My fifth grade Language Arts teacher constantly dealt with the stench of pubescent girls and boys. It's only natural that we discussed...
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