Pit Bulls, Parolees, & Princess Bride

Pit Bulls, Parolees, & Princess Bride

It’s a new year primed for new adventures and new traditions, new opportunities and new habits. But if you’re like me you’ve made the same new year’s resolution this year as last year, and possibly even the year before that! I think I’ve said for 

#FirstWorldProblem

#FirstWorldProblem

Many of you see “#FirstWorldProblem” and know exactly what it’s referring to- the sarcastic remark made by us First World-ers when we face a problem any human living in a Third World country would laugh at, or even snarl at. Using the hashtag we can make light of our 

Tales from a Blended Life, Part Three

Tales from a Blended Life, Part Three

Alrighty- I’m ready to tackle the final surefire rules to help our blended families survive WITHOUT the drama! In case you missed the first two posts, I encourage you to go read them to better understand what “living a blended life” actually means, AND learn 

Tales from a Blended Life, Part Two

Tales from a Blended Life, Part Two

Last week I told you a little about my Blended Life, involving parents, step-parents, and many siblings. I also told you my family got it right- not perfect– but right! I want to be able to pass along my insight in how to live a 

Tales from a Blended Life

Tales from a Blended Life

It’s true, I’m the product of what I call a “Blended life”. I used to find myself saying “Broken Home”, but that sounds like a sad, pieced together existence, and that’s certainly not my life. So now I say blended… So, what’s Blended?  Let me 

Spouses- Accept the challenge!

Spouses- Accept the challenge!

So… I’m a writer…There, I said it. I finally said it.  Wow. Those three little words took a long while to finally spit out! You see, as long as I can remember I have been telling stories in my head, coming up with plot lines, 

And the Shoutout Goes To…

And the Shoutout Goes To…

Well, it’s taken over a week, and I think I have finally recovered. But…. Last weekend left me tired.  Last weekend left me on edge. Last weekend left me defeated. Last weekend left me with tons of evidence as to why I would be TERRIBLE single mom! 

It’s cool to be kind…

It’s cool to be kind…

it’s cool to be kind Earlier this week, I clicked on a Facebook link, and watched an adorably sappy commercial from an insurance company in Thailand. (My cousin informed me all Thai insurance commercials are like this and to youtube it! So, I did. Too