Thoughts on books, family, and life in one impressive package.

See ya, 2020; hello 2021!

by | Jan 1, 2021 | About Me, Family, Holidays, Jim, Kids, Miscellaneous

As I sit here in my new house, surrounded by my family with the sounds of two slumbering dogs and Hozier playing on the speakers, I am of two minds about 2020. On the one hand, there is no doubt it was an unusual and sometimes difficult year. On the other hand, there...

Yep. Still Alive.

by | Jul 7, 2020 | About Me, Family, Jim, Kids, Miscellaneous

It has been a few weeks since I last posted, and what a few weeks it has been. When last I posted, I mentioned that we were going to downsize. This meant getting our house ready for selling, which confirmed why we need to downsize. Between Holly and me, we went...

In which my world explodes

by | Mar 19, 2020 | About Me, Family, Jim, Kids, Miscellaneous, Work

Folks, it’s been a week. Hell, it’s been a year. I started it out with every intention of being more present, more aware, and more careful about avoiding extraneous stress at work. I knew I did not want to live life like I had through most of 2019 and made...

A Very Special Day

by | Aug 5, 2015 | About Me, Family, Kids

At 8:32 AM 11 years ago today, I gave my heart away for the third time. As I watch my beautiful baby girl poised on the cusp of womanhood, there are not enough words to express how much having her for my daughter means to me. A very happy birthday to my own...
A Day in the Life of Michelle

A Day in the Life of Michelle

by | Mar 27, 2015 | About Me, Family, Kids, Work

When Trish recently posted a typical day for her, she did so in an effort to show that she is not perfect but does the best she can. She showed the good and the bad in her day and gave her audience an intimate glimpse into what a poses as a normal day for this young...