So I’m sure you all know that Josh Duggar was in the news again this week. Just in case you have been living under a rock, he was on the cheaters website Ashley Madison to the tune of $1000 and has admitted to cheating on his perpetually pregnant wife Anna. And Anna has issued a statement apologizing for this! Back… Read more »
It’s almost time for the kids to go off to college, many for the first time. 25 long years ago I headed off to college for the first time myself. My first semester was a bit of a train wreck due to my complete and utter lack of preparedness. So,here are the 5 things I wish someone had told me… Read more »
“Who are you?” Seems like an innocent enough question, but it’s actually pretty tough- especially when you have to do it in only a couple words. I’ve been trying to answer that myself lately and got the answer in the most unexpected place. But first, a couple recent attempts: #1 I was challenged at work to describe myself… Read more »
Over the years I’ve started so many exercise regimens that I’ve lost count. Some lasted weeks, sometimes I would stay with it for a few months, but nothing stuck. Alas, I am living proof that doing something for 90 days is NOT long enough to make it a permanent change in your life. I’ve joined gyms thinking that if I… Read more »
Top 10 lists are just too long for me. Top 3 lists are more my speed- ha. Top 3 Ignorant Things to say about Obama #3 He’s Muslim. Michele’s official portrait features her in a sleeveless dress. That pretty well puts it to bed right there, but if you need more- He was sworn in on a Bible twice and… Read more »
Thank you for not laughing too hard at the pity party I was having for myself last week. I am feeling much better now. To continue that theme I am counting a few of the perhaps more obscure of my many blessings. I usually do this in November, but there is always, always something to be thankful for. Today I… Read more »
I am well aware that it’s been over a month since I last posted. It’s not for lake of trying. I’ve just been annoyed with social media in general. All the hate from BOTH sides of any of the current political debate is enough to may me want to spend the rest of my phone contract playing Candy Crush. So… Read more »
OR, Why this Christian isn’t sad the Duggars got cancelled and why you shouldn’t be either. I am simply astounded on the number of people who are upset by the cancellation of “19 Kids and Counting”. I do not share this opinion and I’m going to explain why. Please note that all of this information about the Duggars and their… Read more »
The word “family” gets tossed around very casually these days. How often have we heard someone referring to their “work family” or their “(insert name of hobby here) family”? And what does that usually mean? Just a group of people who you like and/ or spend a lot of time with. Or, what we used to call “friends”. To me,… Read more »
I bought myself a coloring book last week. It’s full of beautiful drawings of cats in intricate surroundings. My husband thought it was a gift for my niece who turns four today, but nope, it’s for me. And I am loving it. It’s just one example of me not taking myself too seriously. It’s a skill that took time,… Read more »