Our Own Devices 8/16/2023 - I recently read an article that stated the average amount of time that internet users between ages 16 to 64 spend on social media each day was 151 minutes, or roughly two and a half hours. I thought, “Surely this is a huge exaggeration” I was skeptical until I checked my usage on my Instagram account. It is 10 am and I have already spent 30 minutes on the social media app, and I couldn’t tell you one thing I remember from my time scrolling... Read more
Second 8/9/2023 - I recently drove behind a car and read the sticker on the back window, “I am second”. How odd, I thought. Who would want the public to know you’re second? That’s not cool, because society teaches us we should be number one. Second is embarrassing. Second means you’re weak. Second means you are somehow inferior... Read more
Embracing Vulnerability 8/2/2023 - When we live in a world that judges you based on the aesthetic of your nine most recently curated Instagram photos, it is no wonder many of us try so hard to hide the not-so-aesthetically pleasing parts of our lives. We often conceal the parts of our lives that are rough or don’t quite fit the mold. The fear of judgment keeps our truths hidden. We paste on a smile and carry on each day without complaint... Read more
Godspeed (A letter to my son before his wedding day) 7/19/2023 - “God bless mommy and matchbox cars. God bless dad and thanks for the stars. God hears amen wherever we are. And I love you. Godspeed little man, sweet dreams little man. Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings. Godspeed, sweet dreams.”... Read more
Find Your Place 7/12/2023 - I have this weird thing I do when my husband and I are riding in the car. I will see a wooded area, or a small shed or other building and think “that would be a good place to hide.” I don’t have a clue what I would be hiding from, but I instinctively look! It’s a joke between us and I’ve done it so long that even Rick can spot a good “hiding place” for me!... Read more