Clik here to view.
Birthday Post
My mom has a Pinterest board that features people laughing or smiling really big. She tells me that looking at these photos makes her happy. There is an infectious cheery feeling that comes from...
View Article5K Miracle
On Saturday, I ran a 5k. I know lots of people do this and I have done it in the past, but I am in complete shock that I did. I stopped running several years ago. Every time I tried, I could push...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Love Life
In case anyone is wondering about my love life, this basically sums it up nicely...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Loved this Summer
This summer was one of the best ones I've had in decades. Fortunately, my workload was small enough that I wasn't at all stressed about deadlines or juggling everything. We took a month long road trip...
View ArticleBeing a Single Mom
People often say to me, "it must be so difficult being a single mom" or something close to that. I usually say that it is a lot easier than being married was. Of course, I feel like my divorce was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Halloween 2014
Lexi and Jordan dressed up last weekend for a Trunk-or-Treat party. This year, our theme is circus. She is a 3-Ring Master and he is a Strong Man/Lion Tamer. I had planned to be a Fortune Teller,...
View ArticleAlex Boye - Shake It Off
Taylor Swift's song - Shake It Off is really catchy, but I like this version much better.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Better as an Old Friend
I have lived in this town several times in my life. The first time my family moved here, I was only 16. I had a whole year of high school here and made quite a few friends that I am still close to....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
We are spending the day with some friends that have a girl Lexi's age and a boy Jordan's age. I'm making rolls, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole. We might head over to spend time with old friends...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2015 New Years Resolutions
A strange thing happened last year. I really started believing in the power of writing goals or desires of the heart down. I have been doing it for years, so obviously I believed that there was merit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sharing Birthdays
Today is my birthday and like most of my birthdays since my daughter was born, I don't feel like mine is that big of a deal. Her birthday was 2 days ago. I am so busy making it a great week for her...
View ArticleVery Superstitious
Have you ever looked up what the #1 song was when you were born? You can do that here:Birthday SongApparently, mine speaks volumes: Supersition by Stevie Wonder
View ArticleToo Much Drama
When your kids are driving you crazy, watch this video and remember - It could all be worse!
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy Valentine's Day
I am still very single. I can't even remember when my last date was, but I love Valentine's Day anyway. I hope this day makes everyone smile because not all love is romantic. It would be nice to be...
View ArticlePrice of Shame
I haven't thought about Monica Lewinsky in a long time. Then I saw this video below. I am so glad to see that she seems to be rising above all that happened when she was so young. At the time, I...
View ArticleModern Chivalry
My dating life is about as boring as EVER. ...yes, that means that I am NOT dating at all. If I ever find someone that peaks my interest, I'll definitely make time for him. However, checking out a...
View ArticlePopular Body Types That Were "In"
I like this clip because it shows just how silly humans are when it comes to what looks beautiful or is "in."
View ArticlePage 45 Says It All
Today, I came across something on the internet that said:Pick Up the Book Nearest to You and Turn to Page 45. The first complete sentence describe your sex life.I chuckled and thought, yeah right!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas Eve 2016
The holidays are starting off quite fun with family this year. My mom & step-dad came to town before Halloween. They are staying in an RV park about 20 minutes away. We have gone up to see my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My 15 Year Old Self
This morning a friend on Facebook, that I've known in real life for decades that happens to be a lot younger than me (15+ years younger), posted a picture of herself when she was 15 years old. She...
View ArticleDuring the Day
My kids asked me what I do during the day when they are in school. They know I have a full time job, but they seem to think I'm lonely or bored or something. I decided to make a little video to show...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Truth About Cancer Series
Some years, like my last few, I feel like I kind of float through life. Nothing too terrible happens and nothing extraordinary blesses me either. That is how I have felt about my last couple of years....
View ArticleTony Awards Opening Number
I rarely watch television. It probably happens two or three times a year for something I think my kids would like to see like the Superbowl. In fact, we went for a few years without any channels, so we...
View Article