We’re nearing the end of a major project that’s been years in the making—restoring a 1957 Chevy 210 that once belonged to my uncle. As my husband shared […]
The Crazy Train
All aboard… whether we like it or not. So I said this blog was about midlife—and what would midlife be without a little crazy? Enter: Perimenopause. The wild […]
Where Does Growth Happen?
Do you ever feel like there’s so much to work on that you don’t even know where to begin? That’s been me lately. Someone shared a thought with me today: […]
When it Rains, It Pours
Ever notice how life has a way of piling things on all at once? Good things, yes—but let’s be honest, I’m mostly talking about the hard stuff. And […]
Comparison Trap
“Don’t compare your life to others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s time.” A few years ago, I stepped away from […]
Time for a Reset?
It’s Sunday—a time for reflection, but also, let’s be honest, a time for dreading Monday. I don’t want to live like this anymore. I don’t want to dread […]
Exploring Faith
Lately, I’ve felt an undeniable pull to strengthen my faith—to go deeper than I have before and truly understand the why behind it all. I want to grow […]
Parenting a Semi-Grown Son: Learning to Let Go (But Not Too Much)
Learning how to relate to and parent your “big kids” is hard. My son is 18, technically an adult, but still living at home while finishing school. He’s […]
Raising Kids That Aren’t Yours
Our kids are pretty selective about their friends—our daughter especially. Both of them have formed a close-knit circle that feels more like family than just friends. We joke […]
The Rollercoaster
With every season of life, there’s a new kind of emotional rollercoaster—at least for me. As a feeler (ISFJ, if you’re familiar with Myers-Briggs), I wear my emotions […]