Tag Archives: life

A Gentle Reminder

Life has been busy and chaotic but writing continues to be my calm. This weekend I stumbled upon an old journal; one I wrote during a time when everything in my world was shifting. I think it’s finally time to revisit those pages and reconnect with the woman I was, the woman I survived, and the woman I’m becoming.

A Final Tribute to Aunt Billie

This morning, I stepped into one of those moments that divides life into before and after. My Aunt Billie — Mimi — lived 101 bold, beautiful years, and today, I honor her legacy.

Gotta be right

Some people need to be right more than they need to be kind. This is a story about what happens when we stop shrinking and start choosing peace instead.

The quiet ache of wanting my next chapter

A quiet early morning, a heavy appointment on the horizon, and a heart still reaching for its next chapter. Even in the stillness and exhaustion, something in me keeps unfolding — reminding me that my next chapter isn’t waiting for me to catch up, it’s rising because I’m writing my way toward it.

A Weekend of Kindness, Gratitude, and Gentle Reminders

A quiet 4th of July turned into a beautiful reminder of kindness, gratitude, and the goodness still found in today’s youth. This weekend with my brother’s kids filled my home — and my heart — with hope, warmth, and the sweetest lessons about love, participation, and appreciation.

When Two Families Become One: Reflections from Kevin & Jagger’s Wedding

Watching my son begin his forever taught me that love evolves, expands, and asks us to let go with grace. Kevin and Jagger’s wedding wasn’t just a celebration of two people — it was the moment two families became one. In this reflection, I share what it meant to walk my son down the aisle, welcome a daughter‑in‑love, and grow right alongside the people I cherish.

Slow Down, Look Around

This week didn’t go as planned, but somewhere between the butter melting and the house settling, I remembered what it means to move gently.

When Your Son Says “I Do” and Your Heart Expands

A weekend of vows, tears, laughter, and the kind of love that expands a mother’s heart. Watching my son say “I do” changed something in me — softly, permanently — and I’m still carrying the glow of it all.