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Life Lessons From A Vineyard

Life Lessons From A Vineyard

Every Labor Day weekend we harvest my brother’s small vineyard, something my oldest daughter especially looks forward to every year.  There’s a lot of laughter coming from the rows of 

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

If You Want To Make A Difference, Be Authentic

I‘ve been trying to articulate why I write, why I’ve chosen this forum, and seriously trying to figure out how I can make a pendulum swing from waxing poetic about 

Think Bill Murray in Caddyshack

Think Bill Murray in Caddyshack

Actual conversation with a guy at Home Depot after dropping $700 at the dealership. For the second time – in 4 days…   Home Depot guy, Victor: Can I help 

Momming and Midnight Vomit

Momming and Midnight Vomit

You know what’s awesome? Your kids. You know what’s not awesome? Vomit. Vomit is not awesome. I remember finding out I was pregnant. *sighhhh* The daydreams. All the wonder and 

What HOPE Looks Like

What HOPE Looks Like

Being a big believer in nutrition (read: borderline obsessed), I started an all-natural protocol in late 2015 to see if I could kick my autoimmune diseases to the curb, and 

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

In Faithfulness You Afflicted Me

I’ve been thinking a lot lately. It’s a gift, and a curse. You’ll thank me later. Or maybe not. My younger brother’s wife, a font of wisdom, has said several 

Drive by Lullabies

Drive by Lullabies

Delilah: Mom, I can’t sleep.  Will you sing us a lullaby? Me: Seriously? You hated when I sang to you.  And you’re like almost in college or something (not really). 

Prius Drivers: Self-Righteous Guardians of the Speed Limit

Prius Drivers: Self-Righteous Guardians of the Speed Limit

A couple months ago I had the opportunity to visit Tennessee. What a complete departure that was from Southern California. As I sat there contemplating my stay, of all things