A hole that can’t be filled

33 years ago today, my mom took her own life. She was an amazing woman, and a force of nature. My life has been forever shaped not only in an homage to her, but also in the gut-wrenching never-ending ache from the hole she left behind. i realized recently, that in 2 years, I will […]

Please don’t be a dumb-ass

So today I shared a comic on a social media site. I thought it was funny. Apparently, there are those who thought this comic was glorifying or validating violence. I assure you that, that was far from my feeling. My response to their comment was deleted by them, but i thought it was a pretty […]

A Stress-free gift to yourself this holiday season

Food. Family. Gifts. Travel. The winter holidays can be enough to send anyone into a tailspin. But one of the simplest and least expensive ways to enjoy this time of year can be one of the best.

Right here, right now.

Right now, in this very moment, my life is pretty great. I’m warm and sheltered, I’m snuggling with two fuzzy critters, my handsome, healthy husband is relaxing nearby, I have coffee, the rain is gently falling outside…

Ache

31 years ago today, my mom took her own life. She was an amazing woman, and a force of nature. My life has been forever shaped not only in an homage to her, but also in the gut-wrenching never-ending ache from the hole she left behind…

International Women’s Day

Today I’m going to celebrate International Women’s Day by wearing clothes of my choosing, going to work, driving my car, eating healthy food, talking freely with the opposite sex, spending money that I earn, appreciating the husband that i chose and love and who values me as an equal, being grateful that I can choose to not have children, and being thankful for the warm, dry and safe roof over my head. Because many women can’t.