She’s a poet and didn’t know it…

I see many bloggers share their poems. While I don’t consider myself a poet, I am proud of my acrostic … More

Remembering an Angel

Tonight, I remember my niece, Kyomi, who was only with us for four short months. I remember the day she … More

I used to think my husband, Chad, was the cheapest man on earth. The first summer after our wedding, we … More

I imagine many of you who read that title quickly formed an answer. The concept of a personal day is … More

March is finally here, one of my favorite times of year! While most of our house is sick with the … More

Last fall, much of my time was spent caring for my mother post heart surgery, so many hobbies were put … More

Several years ago, I attempted to write a novella. It was an amazing experience! I committed to 15 minutes EVERY … More

The end of 2012 has been tough. We witnessed the unthinkable and now have to move on. I thought the … More

I learned from a young age that my Marine father was a fighter. I didn’t come to appreciate this trait … More

Parent/Teacher Conference Week is fast approaching here in Hastings as in so many other schools across America. If you are … More