Return to Troublesome Creek
Last weekend, I went back to Hindman Settlement School for the Troublesome Creek Writer's Retreat. This is my second year attending (you...
Pro-Choices
I have a friend who had a baby, on her own, past the age of 40. A professional woman I know got married, for the first time, at 40 and...
Spring Break
Spring Break is almost here. We're in classes through Wednesday and then vacation begins. We are all so ready. Today, a mouse...
On Staying Lost
My niece is about to graduate from college. She's dreading it because she'll have to find a job. I remember this feeling very well. In...
Being a Blonde
My mother always said she'd be a blonde grandmother. She had no intention of letting herself go gray. She died at 52, perfectly blonde,...
Let's Talk about Vulnerability
I've been really trying to be more vulnerable lately. Can you tell? ;) I recently have become very interested in Brene Brown's work. ...
Too Pooped to Pop
I'm often really tired. I spend a lot of time relaxing, napping, resting, lounging, de-stressing, reclining, and sleeping. I spend a...
No Thank You for the Memories
I'm the moderator of the Yearbook Club this year. Let me translate that for you: I'm making this year's yearbook. I have a couple of...
I Do...Wanna Dance (with Somebody)
I went to a wedding this weekend. Correction: I was in a wedding this weekend. Obviously, not mine. It was my friend J's wedding. It...
Next to Godliness
My mom was a really great housekeeper. I don't mean that like she was a "housekeeper" (I always picture Alice from The Brady Bunch...and...
