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 …
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 …
committee meeting in my head.
Sometimes I hear voices.Like in my head.Ok. More like often. It sounds wild, I know...But I hear voices and oddly they sound a lot like me. I refer to the voices as the committee.And sometimes they start meetings in my head.I have fired them before.And I’ve adjourned many a meeting …
i am batman.
How I learned to own my space as a stepmom. The Mom, Zach, The Bonus Mom This is maybe one of the most proud relationship related photos I have. This is my oldest, his mother, and me-the bonus mom. Zach was only 3 ½ when he came into my world and he hasn’t left it since. Early on his mom and I …
