I looked up at her, curling her long, sandy blond hair in the bathroom mirror and breathed in the scent of the canned hairspray and felt so…..safe and happy. I caught her glance in the mirror and said “Mommy, you’re so beautiful!” She...
As a young woman, I never had much respect for second place. A win was a win and a loss was a loss. You didn’t almost win coming in second place. In my mind, you lost. Simple. But that changed in my late twenties. It all started...
Not a conventional mom's name, but this is not one of those stories. This is a story of all mother figures. Because mothers come in so many ways to us. I did not even realize that I had a different mother figure until much later...
Hello, My name is Kitt, and I am a new novelist. I feel like we newbies should have a support group. I have referenced several websites hoping to find the definitive answer to the ultimate question. I have my first draft. Now what? ...
My family and I spent four days camping at Hocking Hills, Ohio, this past weekend, and it was just what my soul needed. The breathtaking caves and fantastic waterfalls inspired oohs and ahs from my children and me every time we ventured out. Interestingly enough,...
Recently while working on a project and perusing Pinterest for ideas, I came across Rae Dunn's mugs. I was so intrigued by these mugs. Why were they such a great find and so unique? Then, I found out about the devoted following, and as always,...
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of finding someone, a man that would sweep me off my feet and take care of me. I used to think that a guy would make her complete somehow, and I tried twice to make that...
I'm a doer. I like to make lists, feel productive, and stay pretty busy all the time. Whether it be work, fitness classes, house cleaning, or shopping, I'm always doing something. Most of the time, I'm pretty happy with this flow. It's my norm. It's...
There is power in truly being seen. To be seen beyond the surface, beyond the physical layer into your soul. I think people who have an innate drive to form a group seek this even if they cannot articulate it. They want to be seen...
It's hard not to see what the world has become. Angry people everywhere you turn, each feeling righteous in their anger. Trauma and depression can go hand in hand. The feelings of helplessness or hopelessness can lead to one or the other.I'm here, in my...