Because Life is Incredibly Sad – We Buy Tiny Bottles of Lotion

There's a bittersweet tinge to the air right now.  As I weep happy tears scrolling through all the back to school photos, I think of the family I met yesterday at the mall. My girl and I were out on a mama/daughter morning - you know, pancakes out and walking around the outdoor mall.  The …

Alcohol is a Liar and a Thief

I really only identified out loud as an alcoholic when I quit drinking.  Of course I was one long before that happened, but I didn't admit it and I certainly didn't say it out loud, let alone with any kind of the pride I carry today. I had one job 15 years ago.  Don't drink. …

“When they go low, we go high” – Thank You Michelle Obama for Helping me Parent My Kids with Hope and Kindness

This is not a political post.  This is a human being post. I don't give a rip who you vote for.  Well, we all know that's not true, but that's not what this is about.  This is about her.  This shining beacon of hope, always with a smile, but a knowing smile, full of wisdom …