So Many Recipes, So Little Follow-Through

I hoard recipes like treasure—stuffed in binders, scattered across Pinterest boards, and saved in dusty corners of Facebook. Most are untested, but all are brimming with good intentions. Now I’m on a mission to break free from frozen pizza nights and finally try some of these gems—starting with cheesy, comforting spinach enchiladas.

The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

My 12-year-old grandson has been growing out his hair since the end of school. He didn’t have a specific hairstyle in mind—he just wanted to grow it out. Normally, he likes it short with a fade, but this summer he was rocking the shaggy look. It had just started to touch his collar and he… Continue reading The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

Racing, Ghosts, and Cornbread Sandwiches: A Weekend in Jefferson, TX

🏁 We’re already more than halfway through the 2025 TCCRA season, and the best news? Both Ray and Iyan are winning their classes! Woohoo! Ray races in the Over-59 Expert class, and Iyan, who jumped into his first race this year on a whim, is absolutely crushing it in the 65 Beginner class. A Weekend… Continue reading Racing, Ghosts, and Cornbread Sandwiches: A Weekend in Jefferson, TX

Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

Several years ago, I read Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis. I enjoyed it so much that I quickly read all her non-fiction books and even sent Girl, Wash Your Face to my sisters. Since then, Rachel Hollis has faced backlash over her divorce, controversial remarks, and allegations of plagiarism. Still, I believe she offers… Continue reading Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived

One of the tasks I decided to tackle during my “retirement” was going through all our printed photos. We have tons of them—stuffed in bags, wrapped in packing paper, and tossed haphazardly into boxes. They’ve been this way ever since the house fire, when the crew packed up our belongings and stored everything away. The… Continue reading A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived