Columns

Stillness

Until last year, I spent most of my life reacting instead of responding. I think back on those times and nothing good ever came from being impulsive. It’s natural to go on the defensive when someone says something negative to you or is rude. Human interaction isn’t a simple a math equation where a negative... Read More

Work-In-Progress

April 21, 2023

Under Control

I unintentionally started a feud about six months ago. I stopped by a local restaurant after the gym to pick up dinner. One employee was having a bad night, or so I thought. I’ve since learned that this employee seems to have a terrible night every time I’m in the restaurant. It is that, or... Read More

Work-In-Progress

February 22, 2023

Feeling SAD

Some of my favorite childhood memories include snow. I always thought I was friends with winter. The break-up was sneaky at first. Since I had always looked forward to colder temperatures during sweltering summer months, I never expected winter to give me the cold shoulder. And then winter 2021 hit. I spent more time in... Read More

Work-In-Progress

March 10, 2022

An Invitation

My busy day begins at 5:30 AM. I rush towards the shower and the coffeemaker. My only goal is to get ready for work fast and quietly. Why? Well, because I have two crazy and adventurous daughters who wake up wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to tackle the day with each another. My only goal is... Read More

Columns, Lifestyles

February 15, 2022

Every Girl Needs a Dog

Every girl needs a dog. It’s science, well, truthfully, I don’t know it if is science, but it should be. I am certain there is some type of study that shows endorphins being released when you see a cute animal. Either way, it is true, EVERY girl needs a dog. I look back on my... Read More

Columns, Features

December 4, 2020

A Village

All my life, I have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Before having children, I often thought this was a cliche thing to say. I knew many people at the time that were raising children without a “village.” I was dead set on being an independent woman that raised strong... Read More

Columns

November 16, 2020

All you need is a little bit of faith, trust…

I’ve spent the last few weeks silently trying to process this situation that we, as a country, are currently in. I have spent many nights praying for those I love. I’ve prayed for our community and our healthcare workers. I’ve gotten out of bed each day and I’ve gone to work with worry and stress.... Read More

Columns, Local

October 27, 2020

If Anxiety Were a Superpower

If anxiety were a superpower, I would have already solved the world’s problems before they even occurred. I would have already played out the mass contagion that is the coronavirus in my head years before it existed, and proper measures would’ve been in place to eliminate the spread of it. I would end world hunger... Read More

Columns, Health, Mental Health

August 4, 2020

COVID Adventures

“I’ve been away, but now I’m back.” That line from The Shining is one of many that I quote from time to time in my daily life and seemed to be appropriate for my return to a monthly column. Like everyone, I’ve been dealing with the new abnormal and life during COVID-19, which has involved... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

December 26, 2019

A year in the life

How is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years really go by quicker as I get older. This year has been an interesting one. I’ve dealt with some health issues. Thankfully nothing major, but more than any other... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

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