A Bitter Disappointment

Almost two years. That’s how long I’ve been looking forward to this weekend. That’s when my mom and I learned of the Mississippi River Readers Retreat. A retreat with some of our favorite authors? Yes please! We signed up and made plans for a long...

Half a Century of Love

This weekend we’re celebrating my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Half a century of married life is a pretty big deal and is deserving of a celebratory blog post – and pictures! Let me tell you about my parents. They met when Mom was 15 and Dad...

I Messed Up

Have you ever made a mistake that was completely preventable, yet you messed it up anyway? When you realize what you’ve done, you get that feeling in the pit of your stomach that just makes you feel sick. I think we’ve all had that experience in life. I...

We Need Each Other

Sometimes it feels as if we have to figure life out all on our own. I think this feeling has grown even stronger this past year when we’ve been so isolated from each other. But friends, we need each other! As I’ve faced a new barrage of doctor appointments...