Also bifocals. And cheese. As I write this, I've had one of the shittiest weeks on record. When that happens, instead of doing things I should do, I do things that comfort my soul. And no, it’s not as Oprah book-clubby as it sounds. It just means doing things that make me feel less shitty—like… Continue reading Comfortable Pants are Why I’m Not a Supermodel
For the past few years, whenever I’ve come across an unusual phrase—something odd, oddly beautiful, or just oddly specific—I’ve found myself saying, “That would make an excellent band name.” And now? I’ve finally collected enough to share a list. I think my work here is done. See you next week! WE'RE GOING TO ROCK YOUR… Continue reading My List of Top 10 Band Names
We have lived in our home for over 11 years now, moving into it in July 2005. When we first moved in, our walls were builder-grade white walls, never painted. The walls were chalky, rough and just white. So the following spring after moving in, we decided to paint… Continue reading I Cheated on Peanut Butter with Joanna Gaines
A few things have happened since my husband and I married in 2006. We watched my mom beat thyroid cancer. But we lost my grandmother in 2007 at the age of 102. We welcomed two equally amazing humans in 2008 and 2009 — Ella and Will. We watched as my brother and his family relocated… Continue reading In Ten Years
My daughter and I married my husband in a barn ten years ago this month. Our wedding was held in a historic 1800s barn that had been moved down the road to its current location in 2006. From the outside, the barn isn’t particularly appealing. It’s not ugly, but I’ve seen more charming barns, and… Continue reading The Bench
I sat at my computer for ten minutes trying to come up with a title for this post, and this is the best I could do. Sure, I could have called it miscellaneous or etc. or things that come to mind randomly. but those feel like titles from a new blogger, not someone in… Continue reading Titles Don’t Come Easy, You Know
A Grace Full Life 