When stupid thoughts steal your sleep
Have you ever had one of those nights where you’re almost asleep and your mind floats off and you’re sort of dreaming your way into blissful unconsciousness? Then all of a sudden those random thoughts form a real thought and BOOM! you’re wide awake? I asked my daughter if that ever happens to her and
Kindness set the tone in teacher’s classroom
You know how teachers have favorite grade levels? The ones who teach middle school will tell you they love helping kids work through the uncertainty and challenges that come with being a new teen. The ones in high school enjoy developing the gifts of young people finding their way in the world. And the teachers
I need your mad cooking skills
I want to say something brilliant right now, something that will make your day ah-mazing, but my mind is stuck in a rut and only you can get me out. Two of my three kids are in such vigorous extracurricular activities after school (football and cross country) that they need to eat real food (protein,
‘Flower Lady’ brings beauty through kindness
Did you know there is a North Dakota “Best for Last” club? I learned about it when some friends, who are visiting all 50 states, decided to swing by for a visit. They are on their way to Fargo to set foot in their final state. You might say they saved the “best for last.”
Never lie to a pole dancer
A word to the wise: never lie to a pole dancer. After years of dealing with drunks in nightclubs, they have a B.S. in B.S. And yet, I did it. I broke my own cardinal rule and flat out lied to my Pole Fit instructor. To set the stage, if you will, I signed up
Kindness helps bravery kick in
Bravery is such a slippery concept. Sometimes we think we have tons of it, and then we face a chance to flex and instead we back down. Other times we are sure we can’t possibly be brave enough to face a situation until we have to actually walk through it. And then we do. I
Where are you parking your brain?
Hey. I’ve missed you. It’s been a whirlwind few months on my blogging sabbatical. Let’s see… I moved from Ohio to South Dakota, made 3 friends, filmed an episode of House Hunters (it airs in 6 months), signed up for a pole dancing class (I kid you not) and wrote a book (it’ll be out
