An Open Letter to Lawmakers
The following is written by my dear friend, Julie. Julie is a mom, a teacher, a librarian, a writer, and works in the school where my youngest attends. She pours out her heart and energy every day of the week … Continued
This Is Our New Normal
I used to believe that school shootings were not normal, that our nation was better than this. I used to believe that, as a nation, we could figure this out. I thought that we could change, that the number of … Continued
Five Minute Friday – Privilege
Today’s writing prompt on Five Minute Friday is Privilege. Whoa Nelly, I have such strong feelings about this word. I really don’t think I will even scratch the surface in five minutes but we’ll see what comes out. Five minutes … Continued
Five Minute Friday – Agree
It’s time for another rousing round of “what can your brain come up with in five minutes and can your fingers keep up?!” Otherwise known as Five Minute Friday. Today’s writing prompt is: Agree. Five minutes are on the clock…GO … Continued
Women’s March – Take Two
When the anniversary of the Women’s March rolled around, it took me two hot seconds to check my calendar and fill in the date. I took Addison to the Women’s March in Oklahoma City last year and I knew we … Continued
Do You Know Who You Are – The Glorious Table
I’m contributing at The Glorious Table this week. I wrote this several months ago so I don’t exactly remember the context of what I was feeling at the time. Possibly a time of frustration or uncertainty. Sometimes I wonder if … Continued
Four Somethings In January
In an effort to keep up with my 2018 goals, I am working hard on writing every week. Thankfully, I have found some writer friends who help me keep up with my goals. One such friend has started a monthly … Continued
Five Minute Friday: Intentional
Aren’t Friday’s glorious? The entire weekend stretches ahead, full of possibilities. Maybe I’m feeling extra happy on this Friday because it is 51 degrees instead of the 14 degrees just five days ago. Maybe I feel like the world is … Continued
2018 Word: Choose Joy
It’s that time of year again, time to choose a word. While part of me thinks this practice is trendy, the other part of me appreciates the purpose behind the practice. I’m choosing to overlook the fact that everyone is … Continued
2017 Review: Travel, Accomplishment, Challenge
It’s that time of year again…time to look back and review the good, the great, and the not so great. It’s time to get introspective and wonder why you didn’t do the things you planned to do and analyze the … Continued