PinnedThings I Learned From My Father’s Diary 31 Years After His DeathDive or Lead? Curses Foiled Again! These are entries in my father’s diary in 1992, the year he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to…Jul 21, 2023Jul 21, 2023
End of An Era. Continuation of AnotherIn 2007 my best friend Missy and I saw a 16-year-old Taylor Swift open for Brad Paisley in Tinley Park, IL. Her song at the time was “Tim…2d ago2d ago
In Loving Memory Of UNCWith deep sadness I share the passing today of UNC, our beloved forest green 2011 LR4, to Carvana in Schaumburg, IL. UNC (our license plate…May 18May 18
Conversations On A ChairliftWhile skiing recently with my sister, we saw loads of littles on the slopes. Some were in lessons wearing tutus and unicorn helmets…Jan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
The Love Languages and FriendshipThe 5 love language are: words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time and physical touch. Love languages apply to all…Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
Where To Next?When I was growing up our family traveled a lot. Long before VRBO, we swapped homes with a family in Germany for a month two summers in a…Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
Blessings Versus PermissionThis is a photo of our daughter taken while she was out touring with a band last fall. She was a junior in college and took a semester off…Dec 27, 2022Dec 27, 2022
Who Is That On Your Dashboard?If you know me well, the next sentence won’t surprise you. Today I was sitting in my car outside the yoga studio writing some cards… you…Aug 19, 2022Aug 19, 2022
Last First Day of High School for This Mom (Title Admittedly Needs Work)Today was our youngest child’s first day of his senior year of high school. It is possible, but unlikely, that our youngest could decide to…Aug 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022