Heart-Centric Blogging
Should I start a blog? Is it really worth it? Those are the two questions I am asked the most by would-be bloggers… I’ll be honest – having been a blogger since 2009, I was shocked to find out two things: 1) So many people do not have their own blog. 2) So many people question the benefit or “payout”… Read More
I have 2 degrees. It took a lot to get them. To be specific, it took three different student loans totalling close to $30,000. 10 years later, this: I might just frame this beautiful letter. Could there be any words sweeter than “Paid in Full”?!? They’re paid. The last of my student loans are paid. Glory be. I wish I had… Read More
Today I watched my oldest son attempt to pitch a baseball. The sun shone brightly, warm on my face. The breeze was light and warm. Quiet cheers and yells of delight emanated from the nearby park. I felt still and calm and totally right in the moment. It was quite a difference from the news that was filling my news… Read More
I am the mom of two boys. I’m not afraid to admit that the thought of raising boys made/makes me fearful. When they were little I was mostly afraid of caring for a child that wasn’t the same gender as I. Would I know where to clean? Would I be useful when they needed help going to the bathroom? Short… Read More
Halloween evening was a great time. We went out with friends, the kids had a blast going door to door, and we have bags and bags of loot to show for it. Just a good night all around. As a parent don’t you just love when your kids have so much junk food that they won’t notice if you sneak… Read More
Do you remember getting multiple bags full of (dollar store, likely) Halloween goodies the week leading up to the haunted holiday? I sure don’t. In fact, other than the actual day of trick or treating (or the occasional school party where we would fill up on as much pop and chips as we could stuff in our faces), I don’t… Read More