They Are My Favorite Pun-dits

I think we can all agree that laughter provides a strong antidote for a dreary or overwhelming moment; it can feel like turning a light on in a dark room. In fact, when things feel bleak or out of my control, sometimes I prefer a good laugh to a good cry. Also, I may...

I Can Read Their Anger

Can you remember the first book that made you cry? Perhaps one that caused you to laugh uproariously when you were alone (Confederacy of Dunces, a book one really should read aloud with a friend or spouse)? Or one that really incited your anger (To Kill a...

They’ve Got the Dish on Me

Let’s talk turkey about being a stay-at-home parent, shall we? It’s not quite so glamorous as those 1950s television shows led me to believe. Okay, nothing led me to believe staying at home as an unschooling homeschooling mom would be glamorous. Even so, it’s not a...

They Till the Soil

With the busyness and To Do lists we curate and cultivate, life can seem an awful lot like a race with little room to pause, explore, or experience the moments of our days. And if every day is little more than a mad dash, our hearts can become a little more frayed and...

They Are the Rory to My Lorelai

If you’ve ever watched an episode of Gilmore Girls, or maybe binged entire seasons at a time like me, you’ve probably noticed the relationship Lorelai Gilmore has with her daughter, Rory. They are like peas in a pod, best friends, travel buddies, and even a bit of a...

They See Me

Let’s face it. We all have hard days, the kinds of days that require more from us that we feel we have the capacity with which or the ability to provide or pour out into those we love. Most of the time, we show up and give, supplying what we can, even when it is more...