What Is There To Say?
Expressing concern for someone’s grief always leaves me wordless… I am mindful not to deliver the usual cliché condolences as these phrases can instigate more suffering and be invalidating. “I...
View ArticleColorful Fun at The Color Run
The first week of July, Kansas City played host to The Color Run, the self proclaimed “Happiest Run on Earth.” While I don’t usually equate running with happiness – everyone appeared to be enjoying...
View ArticlePawnee For Life
In my last semester of college I was coming down to weeks before graduation still wondering what my next step in life would be. I enjoyed every ounce of the college experience and probably didn’t give...
View ArticleBringing in 2013
I love all the year ending lists, the ones that look back on everything from 2012 and rank the best of the year. Top movies, top songs, top sport plays, top storms, top grossing products, top celebrity...
View ArticleLost the Fiesta and I’m Not Cursed
So many sports fanatics can relate to the roller coaster of emotions which come with cheering for players, sports and your team. The first time I declared myself to a team was with the Minnesota...
View ArticleQuieting the Travel Bug
I hate to set goals with deadlines for myself, I tend to miss deadlines, so by avoiding setting deadlines I can prevent the disappointment of not meeting them. Still, I broke my rule and set a goal to...
View ArticleRainbows After The Storm
This week started out with heavy storms, both literally and figuratively. Last Saturday I woke up with a horrific headache and no pain medication in the house to take besides some heavy post-operative...
View ArticleMy Sister and My Friend
You know the old cliché about being born sisters and choosing to be friends? I am fortunate to have this be true in my relationship with my sister. She was […]
View ArticleHappily Ever After In The Present
Sam Smith’s song “Stay With Me,” will forever be my anthem for the summer of 2014. Despite my belting out I’m on my knees only to realize much later the actual lyrics are You’re all I need. The month...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
Thanksgiving is here to celebrate! It’s not about the Turkey on your plate, It’s not about watching football, Or a late night shopping trip to the mall, Thanksgiving is time to appreciate, Be thankful...
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