To The Young Woman in the Lifeguard Hoodie

To The Young Woman in the Lifeguard Hoodie

The day after my dear friend passed away, I was at the airport about to embark on an epic family trip, months in the making. While waiting at the gate, my friend’s mom called me. It was the first time we’d spoken since I got the news that morning. Needless to say, it...
2.5 Months in the Making

2.5 Months in the Making

This post is 2.5 months in the making…  I was holding off writing it, hoping that I would have a big update to give… but I don’t. So I’m writing today to give you a non-update. Two and a half months ago my life was turned upside down when I lost my job of 17 years. It...
And I’m Stumped…

And I’m Stumped…

The other day my friend asked me a question that stumped me. We were having a rather deep conversation and I mentioned how it’s becoming more difficult to write authentically about my kids because I don’t want to embarrass them or share private information about them....
Run, Wine Tour, Rest, Repeat

Run, Wine Tour, Rest, Repeat

I’m very yin and yang; I like things to be balanced. I like running half marathons, but I also like vegging out on the couch binge watching Friends re-runs. I can go days without showering while we’re camping, but then I’ll soak in the tub for hours...
This Is 40: Time to Celebrate

This Is 40: Time to Celebrate

For some people turning 40 isn’t a big deal; it’s just another birthday, just another year. For some people turning 40 is a huge deal; it’s a defining moment, a moment that makes you stop and think about life as you know it. I’m in the second...