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...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Who makes a three item bucket list?
Brainstorming sessions are the best. Essentially, when you brainstorm, you write everything down. You don't make any judgments about...
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