Christmas Magic

Christmas Magic

One of my fondest childhood holiday memories is getting snuggly in the car, Christmas music blaring from the tape player, riding around listening to mom yell at dad to slow down, and taking in all the holiday beauty around us. I cannot remember the first time we did...
Thankful…Hurricane Michael

Thankful…Hurricane Michael

I am sitting in Canton, Georgia, with some dear college friends who were gracious to open their home to Aidan and me while we ran, rather quickly, away from Hurricane Michael late Monday evening. The storm, upgraded to a category 4 this morning, will be approaching...
Happy Birthday, to me

Happy Birthday, to me

Yesterday, I celebrated 38 years of life.  If you asked me ten years ago if, at 38, I would be divorced, doing the single parenting thing, and rediscovering myself in a different career, I would have laughed myself into a drunken stupor. But the reality is, here...
Unrealistic Expectations

Unrealistic Expectations

In my world, birthdays are a big deal. I start celebrating September 1st and go well into October if the party is right. I ensure everyone knows it’s my birthday, so there is no excuse to forget me. Don’t judge me – I love birthdays. So, seven months...
Festival Recovery

Festival Recovery

It’s become a tradition that every Labor Day weekend is spent at Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach. Their line up of country music artists is always epic and it’s not something you want to miss. However, after being in the sun for 10 hours a day for 3 days straight,...