When Suffering IS The Blessing

When Suffering IS The Blessing

My sister-in-law is just one of those absolutely authentic people in this world. She’s intolerant of drama, a servant in the truest sense of the word, big on critical thinking, 

5 Things Guys Should Never Say in Online Dating Profiles

5 Things Guys Should Never Say in Online Dating Profiles

I realize it’s often hard to determine the intent of a written message, so let me clarify a couple things first so you don’t get the wrong idea. First, this 

Maybe It’s Hooch?

Maybe It’s Hooch?

For all you wine lovers out there (all my friends), this one’s for you… My sister is funny.  Like seriously funny with a dryyyyyy sense of humor that’s been honed 

Grain Free Chicken Strips

Grain Free Chicken Strips

When I started a healing protocol a couple years ago, I put my oldest daughter on it with me. The first few days were fun (not really). She cried. Ok, 

You Know You’re a Carnivore When…

You Know You’re a Carnivore When…

My daughter Delilah was taking a walk with my sister-in-law Deb, planning our Independence Day BBQ…   Deb:  Delilah, we’re having hamburgers and hotdogs for the BBQ tomorrow.  What do 

Homemade Healthy Dog Cookies

Homemade Healthy Dog Cookies

Straight off, these are a soft dog cookie.  If you like this texture, I’ve found it’s best to store these (once cooled) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  Personally 

If That’s Coyote Poo On My Ceiling I’m Moving Out

If That’s Coyote Poo On My Ceiling I’m Moving Out

I live in a world where I’m simultaneously in love with and grossed out by my children.  So basically, I’m a typical mother.   The background… I went on a 

Crying Into My Egg Salad Sandwich

Crying Into My Egg Salad Sandwich

Me: Hey, girls…tomorrow. Them: What about it? Me: I’m trying to tell you. I’m getting an MRI and then I have a date so I’ll probably go straight there. Charlie: 

The Time I Dated A Minion

The Time I Dated A Minion

Once upon a time, when my girls were totally into minions, I had a date, and my daughter saw a text from him…. Charlie: Who’s Kevin? Me: A guy I met 

The Virus That Is Going To End Me

The Virus That Is Going To End Me

I’m not a pansy. Let me lay out the foundation here first and say that I’ve had RA for 15 years.  I know pain and discomfort and I’ve become really