Am I Anti-Valentine's Day?
Now I know, just by reading the title, there are some out there ready to string me up. Hold on! Let me explain… I’m not exactly against...


A Life with Dogs
I have lived with a Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, since I was 14. That's a long time... They have brought me constant love, joy, and...


When the Last Time is Really the Last...
Very few times in life do we know when the last time is truly the last time. And that's probably for the best. But then again, maybe not....
Looking Back on the craziest year ever...
Well, we made it. 2021! Hooray!! We just made it past, arguably, the worst year ever...and yet did we? I know we couldn't wait to leave...


Life Goes On...
By now, I honestly thought COVID would be a distant, unpleasant memory. I was wrong... I do not know how or when this will end. I do not...


Resolutions, yay or nay?
Every year, millions of people make resolutions on New Year’s Eve. They join gyms or cut their alcohol intake. Some consider changing...


Tick, Tock...Where Does the Time Go?
Depending on where in the world you live, children may already be back in school. I have two teenagers, and they started back two weeks...


Onward & Upward
2018 is all but finished. And I'm more than OK with that. It's been a mixed bag at best, with highs and very lows. Millions make...


So much to be Thankful for...
Let's face it, 2018 hasn't exactly been an easy year. We witnessed more school shootings, mass shootings, racial tension, hate crimes,...


First Day of School Should Be a National Holiday
Today is back to school day!! Woo Hoo!!! First, let me assure you that I love my children. I'll love them even more later today. Working...