2020-05-22 07:36
Before we begin, understand two things:
As I write this, it’s 2:23am my time. An unexpected marriage of insomnia and inspiration are the catalyst for tonight’s ramblings.I am… Read More
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2020-01-08 01:11
Man, oh man, could I write a book tonight. I happened upon a news article that was a follow up to an existing story about a (now former) police officer who fabricated a story about experienc… Read More
2020-01-03 05:15
I wrote a post on New Year’s about life lessons that I’d come to discover over the past year. I promised to expand on them so…here goes.
Lesson #1: The Only Love You A… Read More
2020-01-01 08:24
Oh, New Year’s. What a time to celebrate.
Sleep eludes me once again. This is not an uncommon thing for me lately, it tends to happen when my brain is busy navigating through the r… Read More
2019-12-10 06:24
Tis’ the season, as they say, for the flu. That’s right, influenza is making its rounds and there seems to be a lot of confusion as to how the virus spreads. I’m not being… Read More
2019-12-09 15:53
I attempted to do laundry this weekend. Four loads.
That’s huge.
I never mind the process of washing and drying…it’s the time commitment that folding, hanging, and… Read More
2019-12-07 06:23
Gosh it’s been a minute. Welcome back, you! (and also me).
What’s new? Oh…I quit my job.
Whew. I said that. Like, out loud, and now everyone knows it. Scary… Read More
2019-02-28 00:16
I’m sitting in a local Starbucks (also known as my second home) while Charlotte is at dance and I decided to take a moment to appreciate the other people that are here with me in this… Read More
2019-02-14 23:51
I made a spur of the moment decision while at Target the other day. An impulse buy that I don’t regret at all. I happened upon a book by author Annie Downs that takes you on a 100 day… Read More
2019-02-14 03:37
I’m sitting here in Starbucks, crying.
I’m a hot mess. You guys, this is real life.
I’ve become that mom.
My life isn’t that hard, and it’s certainly not that c… Read More
2019-02-11 23:26
I’m the type of person who (sometimes) (often), hours after hearing a joke, will laugh at it when I’m all alone in the middle of the night. I’m not even kidding. It’s… Read More
2019-02-07 06:53
With over seven and a half billion individuals co-existing together on this planet right now, chances are you’ve encountered many different personality types in your journey so far. Yo… Read More
2019-02-05 19:38
Sometimes I have a tendency to get inside my feelings. Surprise, surprise. We all do that, right? (Please tell me I’m not alone and that we all do that). This morning was no exception… Read More
2018-09-16 02:30
After days of cancelled flights and uncertainty surrounding when I would be able to return home to my family, I was finally able to board an aircraft from Raleigh, North Carolina bound for… Read More
2018-09-10 22:03
Today, I come to you at 32,000 feet in the air. I’m waving, can you see me?
I love traveling.
Some of my earliest memories include traveling as a kid. Heck, my very first airplane tri… Read More
2018-09-08 15:11
Charlotte recently had a friend from dance up to the house for a sleepover. Admittedly, I was a little nervous about having this particular friend into our home for an extended period of tim… Read More
2018-04-21 03:33
As I sit here sifting through (e)page after (e)page of flooring options on Amazon for the bathroom renovation I’ve been working on for the last several months, I’m reminded of th… Read More
2018-04-10 22:43
I’m a monster. Don’t worry, some of you are, too.
I lost it this afternoon when Charlotte asked me for help with her piano homework. There’s no excuse, though I could certa… Read More
2018-04-06 03:16
Life is full of moments.
Some of my favorite are the ‘ah-ha’ ones where all of the sudden that piece of the puzzle that’s been missing finally clicks into place. I’v… Read More
2016-03-03 07:51
Happy March, Friends!
The warmer weather here in the KC metro area reminds me that a new season is nearly here and I’m inviting you to SPRING into better eating habits with me thi… Read More
2016-01-18 04:51
“13 Hours The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” recounts the actual events of a terrorist attacks on the American Consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya which have since been the… Read More
2015-11-09 02:39
The Peanuts Movie
Runtime: 93 Minutes
Rated: G
Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are back on the big screen for the first time in 35 years. With the power… Read More
2015-10-10 19:41
“Pan”
Run-time: 111 MinutesMPAA Rating: Rated PG for fantasy action, violence, language and some thematic materialsStarring: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Ma… Read More
2015-09-28 19:33
Happy Monday, Internetland!
Good morning. Today is the one day a week that most people dread. Mondays mean back to work, back to school, and back to the grind that is our every day lives. I… Read More
2015-09-28 01:21
Good Evening, World!
Happy Sunday! If you’re following me on social media – You’ve probably noticed by posts about a FUN contest going on right now from my friends over at… Read More
2015-09-21 03:15
“Black Mass“
Release Date: Friday September 18th, 2015
Running Time: 122 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for brutal violence, language throughout, some sexual references and b… Read More
2015-09-21 03:15
“Black Mass“
Release Date: Friday September 18th, 2015
Running Time: 122 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for brutal violence, language throughout, some sexual references and b… Read More
2015-09-12 22:01
For the last several months, I’ve been thinking about starting over with a new blog where there is no face behind the posts.
Where I have some semblance of anonymity
Where I can truly… Read More
2015-07-11 04:29
I’ll be the first to admit to you that I actively try to avoid introducing my daughter to shows and movies that don’t provide a lot of educational value. Now that she’s ge… Read More
2015-06-23 03:25
“Inside Out“
Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Phyliss Smith
Runtime: 94 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG
Hooray! Pixar is back! It has been almost 5 ye… Read More
2015-05-16 12:57
“Pitch Perfect 2“
Release Date: Friday May 15, 2015
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow
Running Time: 115 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for innuendo and lang… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It seems like everyone in our lives celebrates a birthday (haha), am I right or am I right?! I absolutely love coming up with creative ideas f… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As any parent would tell you, young children accumulate a lot of stuff. All of the toys, books, games, dress up clothes, and stuffed animals that multiply with each passing holiday, birthday… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hello, friends and happy Monday! It’s been a while (longer than I’d care to admit) since my last “Mad About It Monday” post so I thought I’d jump right back in… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
“Enemy” Release Date: Friday March 21st, 2014 (Kansas City Market) Runtime: 90 minutes MPAA Rating: Rated R for some strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language Cast: Jake… Read More
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