What we can learn from Dumb and Dumber
While the rest of the United States of America was watching the Red Carpet festivities for the Oscars, my family was watching Dumb and Dumber. No apologies. There is nothing better than sitting around and giggling about toilet jokes with your 45 year old husband and 8 year old son. Even my two teenagers thought
Will your kindness be remembered in 2059?
I often say I have the happiest email inbox in the world. Every once in a while, I’ll also get a handwritten letter in my real mailbox explaining how someone is adding light to the world through kindness. I’ve received the sweetest stories of kindness. Despite what you might see on the television, there is
Post-Op in the World’s Softest Pajamas
Surgery update for anyone who cares followed by an important reminder for YOU. I’m snuggled up in my home office with my dog and my computer. The boys are in the next room playing video games. I should cut off their screen time, but they’re in a continual state of giggles, so I think I’ll
Kind plumbers are priceless on holidays
I can’t remember the exact year, but I remember the date: Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. Saul and I were living in a little house in north Fargo and Jordan was a baby. It was teeth-chattering cold outside, because that’s what winter in North Dakota is like. On this particular night, we were all cozy
Reconstruction Round Two
It’s been a few years since I’ve talked about my boobs so I thought I would spend my time with you today revisiting that topic. In May of 2015, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my 40th birthday. No signs or symptoms, it was found during a routine annual exam. (We interrupt this story
143= I Love You
Andy Smallman is a go-getter. He’s a teacher, and when he realized he didn’t like the way schools were educating students, he started a new one. It’s been up and running in Seattle since 1994. But Andy isn’t just a go-getter — he’s a go-giver, too. “Let me start by saying I’ve got this thing
A little pep talk
1. There is no one better for the job of being you than you, so no need to apologize. 2. Hallmark Channel USA Home & Family Here I come!
