When I was a kid, I loved reading those “choose the path” books. For instance, you could choose to have the little girl run across the street to see her friend, or she could stay home. Depending on which one you chose, you were then directed to “go to page 34” or “go to page …
Thoughts That Bring Peace
Today was Christmas Day, 2014. It was a day of a good breakfast, some alone time with my Sweetie, opening presents with the youngest child and the fur child, a good movie with popcuron, and a walk along a star-lit road this evening. It was, more than anything, a time of peace, finally.This life has …
Our First Christmas in the New House
Our Christmas Eve this year, in our new home, was spent with our kids, their significant others, the fuzzy child, and the grandchild. It was awesome to see everyone and have the chance to eat, hang out, and open gifts. One child plus the fuzzy one will be here tomorrow morning, as well, so it …
Outside, On The Deck, December 23, 2014
As this year draws to a close, I find so many things I am thankful for. I'm thankful for my family, my new home, my great job, my dog child, and red wine. I'm thankful for my many friends, the ability to have down time without stress, my many new friends in the court system, …
Dreams Do Come True
Today, as we decorate our Christmas tree and home for the holidays, I reflect on what has been an absolutely amazing year. I thought last year was good; this one was better. Through all the trials (literally) and tribulations, I made it through. I came out on the other side and am better for it.This …
Growing up is Underrated
I saw this comment (credit to commenter “Mas”) in a recent story on CNN, I Still Live with My Parents and Love It, November 14, 2014. It was in relation to a story that a 27-year old woman wrote about how great it is to still live with her parents. Although it’s none of anyone’s …
Proud of My Veteran
I am a lucky wife. My husband is a great provider, loves me and all of our children (even the furry one), and he is my very best friend. He is also a veteran. This, above all other things, makes me a very proud wife. I have many veterans in my family. My grandfather was …
Elections Are Over, Thankfully
Election season is a bit annoying to those of us who live normal lives. Those, in other words, who are not running, don’t have jobs that directly depend on the outcome of a race, and those of us who get up every day and just go to work and come home. To a million political …
Things You Do For Yourself
Sometimes, you have to do things for yourself. I don’t mean it like “I can’t trust Susan, so I’ll just do it myself.” I mean that instead of catering to someone else and forgoing your own happiness, you have to choose you and take the happiness for yourself. We are taught, as Southern women, to …
A Week in the Bag
Well, my first week of full-time lawyering, post quitting my long-term job is in the bag. It was a truly fabulous week. I enjoy working with clients to make their lives better, if at all possible. I enjoy seeing the looks on their faces when they realize that their issues are solved, they are free …
LEGGO MY IGLOO 