All I have heard the last few days is the deafening panic over Swine Flu. Despite what CNN, MSNBC, the CDC and that whiny mom at my son’s preschool says- I am not afraid.  I do not say this out of bravado or denial, as some will.  I make this bold statement in effort to shore up the internal reserves [...]

I have been an addict since I was 14 years old. I was sexually abused starting at age five by trusted  people outside of my family. I was clinically depressed by the time I was 7 years old. I grew up in a household that told me ”WE”  were the functional family, while the rest of [...]

Amanda asked me to write about a certain spiritual discipline. I won’t begin with the usual apologies about not being an expert on spirituality…hoping that those of you who don’t know me will assume that I am. Those who do know me, keep quiet!
 
Keeping quiet just happens to be the topic Amanda assigned to me. [...]

I have never asked you for money.  (That I can remember) So this is our first time down this road.  Those of you who are already uncomfortable feel free to flee from this site as quickly as possible.  Starting…Now…..
Hello to everyone who have stayed! 
I am challenging you to do something brave.  Let go of  your fear [...]

I am typing this to the background noise of the Special Olympics.  We are lucky to live next to the stadium where right now awards are being handed out for “Best Spirit”.  Zane was supposed to compete in the Special Olympics today.  He practiced for two weeks.  Even has a bit of sunburn across his cute [...]

There are lots of reasons I don’t want to go to the gym today.  For example, my husband and I bought brand new silverware a week ago.  They are still in the box and need to be washed. By HAND, no less.  ( That’s what the directions say, anyway. I might not do it otherwise.  I know [...]

These phrases have been used around my house in the last 24 hours:
If you’d been born in a third world country, you’d have already been at work for six hours. (Between me and my cranky three year old who insisted that putting on his own socks was “too much work”.)
MOM!  Something is floating in the [...]

A word of warning: the following post is completely frivolous.  If you value your time, please, stop reading NOW.
I have a big ugly foot.  I considered taking a picture to post as proof.  But on the off chance the above warning didn’t scare you off,  your safety is my number one priority.  Hysterical blindness could ensue [...]

There comes a time in every marriage when crisis lands in your collective laps.  Job loss resulting in a financial meltdown or death of someone so loved, it seems impossible for the earth to keep spinning.  Sometimes a crisis comes like a slow moving train.  Horn blaring and lights flashing.  It is obviously coming but [...]

Blog Worthy Wednesday’s first edition.  Are you as excited as I am?  The theme is encouragement.  These links will definitely deliver. 
Ever squirmed when someone asked “So, where do you go to church?”….Well Trey Morgan  has a story that you will cheer the spirits of all of us C of C folks. 
If you are not reading Stuff [...]