Broken is Part of Being Human

Trigger warning: self-harm Please note that I did not re-read after writing because I just needed to write this, so there will be grammatical errors. Get over it. Writing, is my therapy. Sharing my real-life pain so that others can see they arent alone, is my therapy. Don't ruin this for me. Please. Contrary to... Continue Reading →

March 21, 2023 0

35yo + Accidental Gap Year(s) = Well, That Was Unexpected, But I Ain’t Mad

Warning: LONG story NOT short Synopsis: Well, that was unexpected, but I ain't mad because now I understand. 87 weeks ago I took a leap of faith. I NEVER saw where that leap took me coming. And neither will you.

February 28, 2023 0

A Punch to the Face to Save the Trees

"My trees, they were all gone...I stomped up to that punching bag and channeled all of that intense rage and fury into my fist, and I swung... The moment my fist connected with that punching bag, I knew." SAVE THE TREES!

February 28, 2023 0

Unconditional Parenting: My Favorite Parenting Style

Our girls keep us on our toes. They drive us crazy one moment and astound us the next. While I have yet to figure out our 13yr old, I approach parenting these 2 humans the Universe sent me with Unconditional Love. Read more to see what that looks like in action.

February 27, 2023 0

How Powell’s Bookstore Became a Bribe and a Reward

Last Nov, I posted a letter our 10yo wrote about coming home from school, super excited, and demanded to visit Powell's. I tagged Powell's with no expectations because I am a decent human who likes to give credit where credit is due and Powell's inspired that story. Next thing I know, Powell's has become a bribe AND a reward, and I ain't mad.