

... to change the course we are on ...
I love the song which this verse comes from. It is called Good Things Fall Apart by ILLENIUM & Jon Bellion. It is one week after the 8 year anniversary of the death of girls dad. I always feel someway after the day passes. This year wasn't much different. Although, I have to say the unfiltering I am presenting seems a bit stronger. I feel confident I will never go back to the person I was before. Before, when all things that entered my head came out of my mouth or got pounded
3 days ago3 min read


repurposing contentment
Just another blissful day at home - working out in the yard! I have never felt so content. In my entire life. But, as I write those words, I make myself think back to if there actually was another time when I felt good about who I was. There was another time. It was right before mom and dad divorced. As I continue to write my life stories, I realize how unseen I was and how so many times, I did not want to be seen. I mean this with the absolute sincerity of my heart and so
Jul 55 min read


i am here and thank you
I have been on a roll since I took my first solo trip to Arkansas. It was so revealing and taught me many things about who I am. As soon as I got back, I was determined to turn my front room into a similar floor plan like the room I spent much time in at the Airbnb in Ak. Right down to getting me an authentic 1980's turntable and a 1978 receiver. Plus some Fisher speakers which actually are perfect for the room. The guy I bought them from at the record store explained how t
Jun 246 min read


see the world
This past weekend marked the end of a chapter for my oldest daughter and her boyfriend. They met at Baker and have become quite the intentional couple. Her boyfriend is going back to Wales 🏴 for a notable career position as he was unable to acquire a job here due to the new restrictions placed on international students by the ‘US administration.’ I have to look at this as meant to be. It is a very good job that not many have a chance at. —-My daughter will be goi
May 186 min read








