Nothing can bring giggles to children of all ages (yes, I’m mostly speaking about adults) like some potty talk. I’m not sure why it’s always funny hearing grown people giggle when something completely inappropriate comes out of someone else’s mouth. Of course, I’ve been there, lived ...

May is National Nurse Appreciation Month, but we all know it should be celebrated daily. Whether it’s a day, a week, a month, or a year, I can’t last a minute without a nurse in my life. We would all be lying (you mischief makers) if we didn’t admit that when our health goes wonky, we ...

With Earth Day (April 22) right around the corner, I reflect on a recent conversation with a friend who asked what I would do to celebrate Mother Earth. I appreciate the idea of an Earth Day celebration. I want to celebrate, educate and be open to possibilities. This year’s theme is “Take ...

I was discussing habits with a friend, the type of friend who always encourages me to do and be better. According to that person, there are only two ends: Bad or good habits. It was too extreme to fixate on two opposite ends of a spectrum because failure seems eminent and real change is ...

My mother was an elementary school teacher, and it wasn’t until I had children that I realized how many “Mom sayings” I’ve parroted were not my mother’s original statements. She still has some pearls of wisdom to share, but her most constant phrase is, “reading is ...

Though I love seeing other people’s holiday photos or having the opportunity to share my adventures, I also enjoy some quiet time where I can take advantage of local activities and events. There isn’t space for me to list everything, but I thought I’d list some reminders of things to do ...