🐣 Sunday Shorts: “One Family Story Leads to Another”
The best part of a family holiday isn’t the meal or the candy — it’s the stories. The ones that resurface year after year, and the ones no one planned on sharing… but did anyway.
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This Week’s Reflection: Self-Care Begins With Knowing Yourself
This week, love showed up in quiet moments, thoughtful gestures, and honest conversations. Through it all, I found an answer to the question I didn’t realize I was asking: what does self-care really mean?
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When They Warn You About Love: Concern, Control, or Something Else?
Sometimes the people who love you see what you can’t. This isn’t about control—it’s about connection, boundaries, and the courage to speak up.
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🛁 “Self-Care or Just Escapism?”
Self-care isn’t always candles and bubble baths. Sometimes it’s cleaning a messy bathroom—or asking yourself the questions you’ve been avoiding.
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Sunday Shorts
Self-care isn’t always pretty—and it definitely isn’t always Instagram-worthy. Sometimes it’s drive-thru fries in the car or a full day in pajamas with no intention of pretending otherwise. This quick read is for anyone who’s ever just needed a minute.
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What Dyslexia Really Is (Hint: It’s Not Writing Letters Backward)
Dyslexia is not about reversing letters. Learn the truth about what dyslexia really is, why the old myths persist, and how we can better support students who learn differently.
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🐾 The Return of the Squirrels: A Funny Tribute to Our Backyard Jedi Dog🐾
After our Australian Shepherd passed, the squirrels reclaimed our backyard. A heartfelt blog post tribute to our Jedi dog—and a free printable for fellow dog lovers.
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How a Simple Moment with My Youngest Reminds Me of Parenting Superpowers
Reflecting on how a simple moment with my youngest revealed the powerful, yet humorous, “parenting superpower” of always being there, even when it feels like I’m not. A playful moment turned into a meaningful lesson.
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The Day I Got Carded… by AARP
I thought turning 50 would come with more grace—and a lot less plastic. But there it was, an AARP card in my mailbox, my name in gold letters and a not-so-subtle reminder I’d hit the half-century mark. My husband embraced his senior perks. I’m still processing the idea of being “card-carrying” old. Convertible? Yes. AARP benefits? Not so fast.
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Finding Courage in Grief: Lessons from the Cowardly Lion
A personal reflection on love, loss, and the quiet kind of courage that shows up when we choose to walk forward—even with a heart still healing.
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So You Think You Want an Australian Shepherd?
Thinking about getting an Australian Shepherd? These intelligent, high-energy, snack-loving dogs will change your life — and expect to be part of everything. Here’s what Aussie life really looks like.
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A Little Sunshine in a Vase (Thanks, Love)
📝 There’s Something Quietly Magical about Yellow Tulips. They don’t shout for attention. They don’t need to. With their soft golden petals and fresh green stems, they bring a calm kind of joy—the kind that arrives unannounced, settles in, and warms the room without asking for anything in return. 💐 A Thoughtful Gesture These particular tulips…
