I don't like to talk or write about the bad in my life. We all know that the bad is there and for some reason, I don't want to dwell on it, especially in this space. But today, as I write these words, I feel like I need to level with you. I am in… Continue reading Pain
First published March 27, 2014 Last week, the world lost an amazing person. My English teacher in high school, Mrs. Pierce, died on March 19. I can still hear her raspy voice teaching me about how long a paragraph should be. I can see her floating around the room in her signature floral dress, checking… Continue reading Mrs. Pierce
This past weekend, I attended a fantastic reunion in my home state of Ohio. Let me provide some context: I spent all four years of high school in the marching band. Four years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to start a Facebook band alumni page for my small town's award-winning band.… Continue reading How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No
My 25th high school reunion is next year. It hit me I am almost twenty-five years from the year I graduated high school as I was driving to the bank with my youngest daughter. I was 25 when I got married for the first time. So it has been a young, stupid, naïve Kari since… Continue reading 25 Before My 25th
A Grace Full Life 