We made popsicle stick boats the other day...my ten year old and I. They were hot glue gunned together and each came with it's very own b...

It's been extra quiet over here in our household. No doubt things have slowed down by you, too. School is cancelled, restaurants closed, ...

Last week it was almost 70 degrees. In March. In Wisconsin. The windows were opened, The patio furniture was uncovered and put to use. Th...

I am turning 50 this year...and looking forward to it. To be honest, I've never been happier and more content with how I am living. It's ...

I have something to tell you. It's not easy for me to admit this...especially since I know how you think of me. It's a little secret that...

When I was younger. I would spend hours organizing my closet. All clothes needed to be hung facing the same direction, in rainbow order. ...

When I was in high school, I had this major crush on Blaine Peerless. He was a Milwaukee Admirals hockey player and had this beautiful ei...

We took our Christmas tree down yesterday. Or rather, the tree took itself down. Face down. On the living room floor. Although I'd like t...

This past week was the first time this year it felt like winter here in Wisconsin. And it's January. Mid-January. We finally had the cold...

It's finally starting to feel a little bit like winter, here in Wisconsin. Like...finally. I know this isn't the most popular way of thin...

I will turn 50 this year. As I write that, I think someone else must be claiming this. Someone else must be taking over this blog and pr...

Yesterday we put our tree up. Seven days before Christmas. I wish I could be one of those parents that is on top of everything in a timel...

I have to admit. I really like my life. I really like myself. I like what I am doing, who I am becoming, how I am handling tough situati...

I had my second marriage proposal in two months this past weekend. Granted, it was from a 30 year old who might have had one too many bee...

I am guilty. I've dated guys that need help. Like serious help. Specifically my serious help. Or at least that is the story I have told m...

Go ahead. Finish that senetnce. Fill in the blank. I know it has been on your mind lately. The things we need to accomplish before true h...

I had so many incredible emails from all of you regarding my post on letting go (read it here). We are all deep in this process. We are a...

I watched a movie the other day. If you know me, this is a rarity in my household. We have a tendency to not create a lot of time for mov...

It's happening again. Like we all knew it would. Like we all have come to expect. This time of year, in the Midwest, when the leaves star...

I stepped off the plane last week, being out of town for two weeks. So much has changed in just that short time. The weather is cooler, t...