Have you ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders? I sure have. Cindy and I were hit hard by Covid in November of 2021. It started with Cindy first. We had pre-determined our “Covid plan” just in case. We were going to mask, glove up and stay in separate parts of the…
That Is Not My Mom’s Middle Name
My parents had planned a trip to Italy and were supposed to go in early 2020. But their plans were postponed due to the COVID pandemic the world began to face. Over the course of the next year and a half, Mom and Dad worked on refreshing different documents and accounts so that, if anything…
Come Like a Child
Since school started our family has officially become acclimated with the petri dish better known as preschool. The runny noses are in full force which means I’ve officially become a full-time nose blower as my snotty-noised threenager demands every drop be wiped clean. This less than picturesque scene created the perfect backdrop for me to…
All that Remains
Each year up at the cabin, my youngest girls eagerly await the opportunity to walk with their great uncle to the compost bin. Now, let’s be honest, not many people eagerly await composting! But they squeal with glee at the invitation. Their great uncle is very purposeful in all that he does and each step he…
Gratitude and Boxelder Bugs
I bet there’s one thing we all have in common, that unites us as a species this very moment. It goes beyond culture and belief. It’s something we give little thought to and yet can’t avoid: bugs. Boxelder bugs, to be exact. They are literally everywhere right now, but I don’t need to tell you…