An open letter to Jen Hatmaker, (Well not totally open, just to those of you who follow me because I didn’t want to be all stockerish and send it to her directly. But yes I did tag her in it as well because, obvi.) I have never read anything you’ve written before beyond the length of a …
lent. as an agnostic.
How does a born and raised Mormon girl turned Agnostic, decide to celebrate the Christian practice of Lent as a 43 year old? Totally fair question. Allow me to backtrack for a sec. Every year I choose a single word or phrase to guide me that year in my goals and how I live my life. In the …
other people’s opinions of you
It's been 18 years since I first heard this concept.I heard it from Dr. Phil back in the Oprah days.It made such an impact that I scribbled it down on a piece of paper and perhaps started my obsession with quotes and notes that I carry today. “You wouldn't care so much about what people think …
why january lasted a year
I mean...am I right or am I right?This January feels like it has lasted for 75 days.And I am ready to move on! Surely you've seen a dozen memes that make light of how January has dragged on and on and on and on this year. January is the month where most of the world creates a new set of …
the crazy list.
To do list? Check.Grocery list? Check.Pro’s and Con’s list? Check. In fact checked many times on many issues!Goal list? Check. We are a culture of list makers. AND check-er off-ers! In fact, sometimes, when making a list, I add things I’ve already done just so I can check them off and feel …
ted x girl power
I'm the girl that would love to go to TED...But won't always watch the speeches later on youtube.Sure. You tell me about the great ones.And in theory I should take time to watch.But 20 minutes on a computer? Uninterrupted?That's a tough call for me. Except for this one.If you only get through …