Mental Health: From the eyes of the daughter of an addict – Part 1

This post will be hard to write. It was certainly hard to live through,…

April 12, 2021

When life Gives You Lemons…

We’ve all heard the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” right? What does…

February 22, 2021

Sorry, it’s been a while.

Wow. My last post was nine months ago. Not cool. The last nine months…

February 15, 2021

Breaking the Cycle of Racism – How to Affect Change NOW

I can’t stomach what I’m watching on the news. I just can’t. It’s tearing…

May 31, 2020

Passing the Time in Quarantine

First off, I’m not the one to preach to others about how to “stay…

May 25, 2020

I’m 40 (something) and Addicted to TikTok

But, I can’t be the only one, right? Right? Being stuck in quarantine for…

May 11, 2020

Life – Through Darkness Comes Beauty

Life can be complicated. It can be messy. And, it can be downright dark.…

April 20, 2020

Into The Unknown (No, Elsa…This Isn’t About You)

Here I am again. Broken-hearted. Confused. And, scared. Why? For the 2nd time in…

March 30, 2020

Being a Mom is Hard

Being a mom is hard, especially when you doubt yourself.

March 4, 2020

It’s Cliché and I Know It!

So, new year = new goals, right? YES. I know it’s cliché, but I…

January 12, 2020

Snapchat is Addicting!

So, I’ve recently “re-downloaded” Snapchat after a very long hiatus, and I have to…

March 3, 2018

Corn Dip – The Best (Easiest) Dip Ever!

The best recipes are the ones that are past down from generation to generation.…

January 29, 2018

Moms Don’t Get Sick Days

It’s true. Mom’s are super human, agile, and fierce forces of nature. I mean,…

January 27, 2018

The Highs & Lows of my Career in 2017

To say that 2017 had its share of ups & downs would be an…

January 20, 2018

My Grandma, Shirley Ann Patterson

Love you, Grandma. Dearly and forever.

December 31, 2017

My 3 Year Break

I’m not new to the blogging world. I started blogging years ago, well before…

March 12, 2016

Lazy Day (for me)

Not much to share here. Just had a lazy day. For me anyway. Although…

March 5, 2016

Peaceful baby, Creepy Mommy.

Call me creepy, but I find myself peeking into my son’s room just so…

May 13, 2013

I’m a Mommy!

So, where have I been? Well, I have been rather busy. Up until about…

December 5, 2012

A Thrifty Deal – I ♥ Goodwill!

Today is Day #1 of #12 of my holiday vacation and it was a…

December 24, 2011

Raleigh, NC Tornadoes: 4-16-2011

This past Saturday started off just like any other Saturday. I had errands to…

April 20, 2011

Spa Day at the Umstead Hotel & Spa

I’m a lucky woman… My hubby surprised me for my birthday with a “spa…

October 12, 2010

What Happened to Humanity?

What happened to humanity?

October 7, 2009