February is soccer try out month in my house. Both of my kids play soccer, both for school and club. Soccer is a big deal in my house. February is a tense time. "What if I don't make the middle school team? Again?" This from my son. "I have to make varsity this year." This from my daughter. It's weeks of preparing, worrying, hand holding and encouraging. It's exhausting. It's my job as a soccer Mom. Then came the school shooting in Florida, right in the middle of soccer try o

...I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day. I know, I know. You're sad. Maybe even disappointed. Sorry, not sorry. I make no apologies. It just is what it is. I've never been a fan. I've been married for over 22 years. And still not a fan. I blame those single years in my teens and the college years. I remember "hanging" Cupid in the hallway of my dorm. So, here's my theory. Life is short, and at best, unpredictable. If you love someone, tell them. Everyday. Not just because th