I’ve always been a little dubious of moms complaining about pushy/overly interested strangers giving advice or opinions. I mean, I’ve been through two pregnancies and really never ran into those “well-meaning” older ladies in the grocery store. If anything, the general public was exceedingly kind to my full-bellied self, and I loved showing off my…
I Have a Major Problem with Book Clubs
As you can probably tell by this blog, my aspiration to be a novelist, and even my wardrobe, I love books. I love diving into stories and being surprised by characters. Fantasy, romance, and historical fiction are my favorite genres (well, and also clever picture books), but I also dabble in science fiction and contemporaries….
To Dye or Not to Dye: How I Hate this Question
Needless to say, my non-gray days were going to end at a very young age.
How I Backpacked Europe and Discovered Vampires
The girl decided the book she’d tucked into her backpack was boring, so she needed to find a substitute.
Seven of Mama’s Favorite (Mostly Foodie) Things
Man! I wonder if other people know about this…
What Mama Reads: Lovely War
One critic said the author “writes the past as if she lived it,” and I completely agree.
When Your Son Is 7,000 Miles Away
I can start the narrative, our narrative.
When Swim Lessons Make You Ugly Cry
And this week’s example of Mama-not-being-able-to-control-her-circumstances?
How To Make The Bible Come To Life
I’m starting to feel like that wide-eyed, hyper soul who will trap you in a corner at a party to tell you every detail about something she’s learned.
How To Learn More About Your Spouse
Do you ever look at your spouse and think, “Wait. Who are you?”
